Introduction: Stress is a multifaceted concept that focuses on changes in the interaction between people and their environment. Stress, which is increasing in developing and rich countries, is one of the biggest problems affcting the health sector, especially universities, and especially nursing practices. Aim: This study aimed to determine the stress and anxiety levels of undergraduate nursing students. Method: This descriptive study was conducted on 223 international nursing students studying at Near East University to determine the stress and anxiety levels of nursing students. Data were collected through online Google Forms using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 Scale, Perceived Stress Scale and Sociodemographic questionnaire in December 2022 and January 2023. Results: Of the students participating in this study, 182 (81.6%) were female and 41 (18.4%) were male. Students' average Perceived Stress Scale score was 22.00 ± 8.52; Generalized Anxiety Disorder -7 Scale mean score were found to be 7.43 ± 6.43. Perceived Stress Scale average scores vary depending on students' grade point averages and alcohol/substance use while under stress. Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 Scale mean scores vary depending on alcohol/ substance use while under stress (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Educational programs should be organized to enable students to cope more effctively with the stressors they encounter. On the other hand, it is recommended to create learning environments that will help alleviate the stress and anxiety that students encounter during the education process.

Objective: This study aims to explore perceptions of the nursing profession and the factors that influence them. Methods: This descriptive study on the perception of the nursing profession among international students had a sample of 212 people, and the data were collected via an online survey in the second week of February 2023 and lasted 30 days. The data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form and the Nurses' Professional Values Scale-3, which were prepared by the researcher based on literature. In the statistical analysis of the data, the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) 24.0 for Windows Evaluation package program was used, and arithmetic mean, number and percentage, Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis Variance Analysis methods were used. Results: It was determined that 56.1% (n=119) of the participants were female and 48.1% (n=102) of the participants were between 21-25 years of age. When the marital status of the participants was analyzed, it was found that 87.7% (n=186) were single. In this study, the mean score of the professional values scale of student nurses was 88.90±11.02, indicating that the majority of students had a positive perspective towards the nursing profession. Conclusions: Based on the current study, nursing students generally had good perspectives toward the nursing profession. The research findings indicate that the attitudes of the participants towards the nursing profession were influenced by various factors, including gender, marital status and family status.

Drugs and substance abuse have become prevalent among adolescents thereby affecting their psychological well–being. There is a need for mental and behavioral strategies to help them deal with both their internal and external sources of stress. This study aims to evaluate the coping skills of drugs and substance users and to see the effects those drugs and substances are having on the psychological well-being of young Adolescents aged 18 – 27. This study used qualitative research design. This study included young adults who are at the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Center, New Life Specialist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and the Olive Prime Peridot rehabilitation centers in Abuja, Nigeria. The data was collected using the 42-item Psychological Wellbeing scale and the 29-item Coping scale for children and youth. The study found that both the Psychological well–being and the coping skills of Adolescents are relatively moderate. The study found a positive statistically significant correlation between coping skills and Psychological well–being (p < 0.05). There was also a statistically significant difference between educational level, coping skills, and psychological well–being (p < 0.05). The place of residence had a statistically significant relation with psychological well-being (p < 0.05). Helping adolescents who are substance and drug abusers improve their coping skills which means helping them deal with both their internal and external sources of stress will improve their psychological well – being leading to a better recovery and making them more useful again to society.

Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory (SCDNT) is well-known and applied in nursing practice worldwide. Many researchers have commended SCDNT for improving patients' health outcomes through nurses' contributions. This case study provides a chance to comprehend the practical implementation of theory-based nursing practice in a care setting. Information regarding the patient was gathered through Orem's conceptualization as a guide; Mrs. Y is 63, in late middle age, with type 2 diabetes. Three health deviations self-care requirements emerged as the main aim for the patient's family in seeking assistance. The highest blood glucose value during the study was 211 mg/dl, and the average following management was 118 mg/dl. She was on the partially compensatory nursing system, and after applying SCDNT, her intended nursing care outcomes were achieved. The family members were encouraged to support her in regaining more energy and blood sugar level control, which are vital for her future progress and lifestyle modifications for diabetes management. Nurses can apply SCDNT to implement, monitor, and evaluate nursing interventions in clinical practice. It offers a practice update that ensures accountability following practical interventions in managing chronic conditions like T2DM.