Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur

MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Kiagot, Digos City, Davao del Sur

APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment the requirements in Nursing Research II leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science

in Nursing, the researcher would like to ask your approval for this undergraduate thesis, “EXPLORING THE

ANXIETIES OF SOPHOMORE NURSING STUDENTS OF POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF DAVAO DEL SUR S.Y.

2018-2019 DURING THEIR FIRST TIME EXPOSURE IN THE DELIVERY ROOM” prepared and submitted by

Pryll Colita, Joemarie Moring, Abigail Lacbungan and Hannah Lacbungan.

IRENE N. LOPEZ RN, MN

Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Reviewed and evaluated during an oral examination with grade of .

LESLEY ANN M. PASCUAL, RN, MAN ROBERTO C. OSOL, RN, MAN

Member Member

JENNIFER P. YBAÑEZ, RN, MAN

Dean of Nursing/Chairman

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 ABSTRACT

TITLE : EXPLORING THE ANXIETIES OF SOPHOMORE

NURSING STUDENTS OF POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OFDAVAO DEL SUR
S.Y. 2018-2019 DURING THEIR FIRST TIME EXPOSURE IN THE
DELIVERY ROOM
AUTHOR/S : Pryll John Colita, Joemarie Moring, Abigail
Lacbungan,and Hannah Lacbungan
SCHOOL : Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur Inc.
DEGREE : Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DATE : October 13, 2018
ADVISER : Mrs. Irene Nonol Lopez
NO. OF PAGES : 48

Objectives and Scope

The objectives of this study was to explore the anxieties of second year

nursing students of Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur during their first time

exposure in the delivery room and find out what were the factors that caused

it and in the ways they used to alleviate their felt anxieties.

Findings and Conclusion

The study has shown that all sophomore nursing students experienced

mild anxiety during their first exposure in the delivery room. Thematic analysis

showed that various factors caused their anxiety such as lack of experience,

external factors like the attitude of the staff, and lack of self-confidence. It

has then observed that all of the sophomore nursing students have coped up

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with their anxiety in ways such as deep breathing exercises, focusing and

conditioning the mind, observing and gaining experience and learning from

mistakes.

The study therefore concludes that sophomore nursing students are

expected to feel anxious or nervous during their first duty in a special area

such as the delivery room. There is a huge transition from the school setting

to the actual hospital setting. This can be quite intimidating to the students

which causes them to lose confidence and thus experience anxiety. However,

through the intensive and specific trainings the students have already had

during their RLE time in the academic setting and the guidance of the Clinical

Instructor, the students only experienced mild anxiety and have developed

various coping strategies to lessen or minimize their felt anxieties.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 The group wishes to express their deepest gratitude and warmest

appreciation to the following people, who, in any way gave the possibility in

making this research a success;

First and foremost, to the almighty God, who never ceased in loving us

and for the continued guidance and protection.

The researchers also offer their sincerest gratitude to their research

instructor, Mrs. Ruth Cubita RN, RM who has supported them throughout this

research with her patience and knowledge.

To the adviser, Ms. Irene Lopez, RN, MAN, the researchers would like to

express their appreciation for the supervision and knowledge throughout the

process of the study. The encouragement and support enabled the researchers

to pursue for wisdom is greatly added.

The group also recognizes the invaluable cooperation of the sophomore

nursing students for participating in this research, and giving the opportunity

to know more about their exposure experienced.

To the parents, who unconditionally supported the researchers all the

way by providing their financial, emotional and spiritual needs.

To the group, we would like to show our endless gratitude to each other

by specifying our names; Joemarie, Abigail, Hannah and Pryll for the

understanding, believing in each other, and teamwork. May we continue

working hard for future studies.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Endorsement Letter…………………………………………………………………….i
Approval Sheet…………………………………………………………………………….ii
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………..iii-iv

Acknowledgement..............................................................v-vi
Table of Contents...............................................................vii – viii
Chapter I
Introduction..............................................................1 – 2
Purpose of the Study..................................................2 – 3
Theoretical Lens.........................................................3 – 4
Scope and Delimitation................................................4
Significance of the Study.............................................4 – 5
Definition of Terms.....................................................5 – 6
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature
Foreign Literature…………………………………………………….7 – 11
Local Literature………………………………………………………..11
Foreign Studies………………………………………………………..12 – 14
Chapter III
Research Design........................................................15
Research Locale.........................................................16
Participants of the Study.............................................16
Sampling Method.......................................................16 – 17
Research Instrument..................................................17
Data Gathering..........................................................17 – 18
Data Analysis............................................................18 – 19
Ethical Considerations................................................19
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Chapter IV
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data…………..20 – 27
Chapter V
Summary……………………………………………………………………………28 – 29
Findings of the Study………………………………………………………..29 – 30
Implication of the Study……………………………………………………30 – 31
Recommendation………………………………………………………………31 - 33
Appendix A........................................................................34
Appendix B…………………………………………………………………………………..35
Appendix C…………………………………………………………………………………..36
Appendix D…………………………………………………………………………………..37 - 41
Appendix E……………………………………………………………………………………42 – 45
Appendix F…………………………………………………………………………………...46
References…………………………………………………………………………………….47 - 48

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