Background: Academic stress may be the single most dominant stress factor that affects the mental well- being of college students. Academic stress can be explained by understanding the interconnection between environment stressor and the student’s appraisal of academic stressor and response to the same. Stress can cause several physiological changes. It can cause tension, pressure or negative emotions including anxiety and anger to the individual. Methodology: In this study descriptive research approach was used to assess the level of academic stress among the students of B.Sc. Nursing 1st year to develop an information booklet. This study was conducted using descriptive research approach at Selected College of Nursing, Lucknow. The total sample size was 45 samples selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by administering structured knowledge questionnaire. The tool consisted of 07 questions of socio demographic variables and modified perceived rating scale to assess stress which consists of 20 items, minimum score 20 and maximum score is 100. It is classified into mild (1-50) moderate (51-75), severe levels (more than 75) related to various aspects of stress in the students. Result: The data obtained are tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The statistical analysis of sample 28.8% students having mild stress, 37.7% having moderate stress and 33.3% having severe stress. Conclusion: Thus, it is evident from the study findings that 28.8% had mild stress, 37.7% had moderate stress and 33.5% had severe stress. It shows the majority of the sample had moderate academic stress.
