The current studies revealed that students undertaking nursing profession are exposed to a wide range of stressors compared to other students in different disciplines. Coupled with academic stressors, these students face additional stressors such as extreme workload in their training, responsibilities in clinical settings during their placements, and field attachments, tough evaluation combined with accumulation of academic duties among others. However, in Rwanda, there is no research that has been done on stress among nursing students. This study explored the perception of nursing schools’ leaders about possible causes and consequences of stress among nursing students in Rwanda. A cross-sectional descriptive study design using qualitative approach has been used. The Dean and Head of Department from each institution involved in the study were interviewed. The key informants interview guide composed of questions to explore the perception of nursing schools’ leaders about possible causes and consequences of stress among nursing students in Rwanda were used. Data collection period was between January and October 2022. Verbatim quotes from respondents were used to report the results. The study key informants reported that the nature and organization of nursing courses, high tuition fees for nursing courses, and multiple responsibilities of some nursing students are considered as the possible leading causes of stress among nursing students in Rwanda. The study respondents listed the poor performance, depression and drugs abuse to be the most possible consequences of stress among nursing students who are not able to manage stress effectively. For improving the general well-being and academic performance of nursing students, there is a need of interventions with the aim to support them for effective stress management.
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