SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2026
Impacts of Financial Stress on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Nursing Students: A Systematic Integrative Review.
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- Factors associated with work readiness among graduating nursing students in China: the impact of career social support and career maturity.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Profiles of environmental sensitivity among nursing students on clinical placement and their structural associations with failure mindsets: a latent profile and network analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Barriers and Coping Strategies for Work-Life Balance Among Nurses: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed Methods Study.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
aimTo explore the direct relationship between financial stress and mental health and wellbeing of nursing students and characterise the effectiveness of available support mechanisms.
designSystematic integrative review. DATA SOURCES: Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Education Research Complete, MEDLINE, ProQuest Central, PsycNET, Scopus and Web of Science were searched in January and October 2024.
methodsStudies reporting a direct relationship between financial stress and mental health and wellbeing in nursing students were included. Data related to sources of financial stress, mental health impacts, and support mechanisms were extracted, synthesised narratively, and reported thematically.
resultsFindings from nine studies reveal that financial stress significantly affects nursing students' mental health and wellbeing, contributing to emotional distress and reduced quality of life. Financial stress arises from personal, academic and clinical sources, with the intensity varying based on individual demographic profiles and fluctuating throughout their educational journeys. Marginalised and underserved groups experience greater impacts due to pre-existing disadvantages. Current support mechanisms are largely reactive, providing only short-term relief and failing to address root causes. Additionally, students' efforts to alleviate financial stress in one domain often exacerbated it in another.
conclusionThis review highlights the multifaceted and compounding effects of financial stress on nursing students' mental health and wellbeing. Proactive strategies, including structured employment programs, embedded financial literacy education, and transparent pre-enrolment information offer promising solutions. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION: While financial stress cannot be fully eradicated, targeted support for at-risk students can mitigate its impacts, improving their mental health and educational outcomes. IMPACT: This review addresses the critical issue of financial stress among nursing students, highlighting its disproportionate impact on marginalised and underserved groups. It underscores the need for proactive interventions and systemic reform to improve educational experiences globally. REPORTING
methodPreferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 Statement. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.
trial registrationPROSPERO: CRD42024514262.
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