QUALIFIED NURSES

Stress and burnout are increasingly recognized as critical challenges in the nursing profession, particularly among newly qualified nurses who face the pressures of adapting to demanding clinical environments. These challenges can significantly affect nurses’ well-being, job performance, and quality of patient care, underscoring the need for evidence-based interventions. This study aims to explore the experiences of newly qualified nurses regarding stress and burnout at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City. This quantitative descriptive study examined the level of stress and burnout among newly qualified nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. Using a purposive sampling technique, a total of 149 newly qualified nurses were recruited. Data were collected through a well-structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. The findings were presented using descriptive statistics.