Evaluating Nurse Coaching Feasibility and Well-Being Outcomes Among Nursing Students Using Mixed Methods

Background This study examined the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a nurse coaching (NC) intervention for well-being, resilience, and perceived stress among undergraduate nursing students. Method A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and exploratory paired sample t -tests. Qualitative data were collected and analyzed using photovoice methods. Metainferences were developed to integrate quantitative and qualitative findings. Results Perceived stress showed a preliminary decrease, while resilience and well-being demonstrated small, nonsignificant increases. Three major themes emerged from the photovoice data: (a) broadening perspectives, (b) developing self-care practices, and (c) managing the doing and being. Conclusion NC shows promise as a holistic, student-centered approach that may support well-being, resilience, and perceived stress in undergraduate nursing students. Although preliminary, these findings highlight the potential value of nursing coaching in academic settings. Recruitment and retention challenges revealed valuable feasibility considerations for planning future larger-scale studies.