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Nursing students' perceived anxiety and heart rate variability in mock skill competency assessment.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchPloS one2023Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“Considering assessment-related stress and anxiety through a mock assessment prior to the actual skill assessment provides implications for future nursing education.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 37883463
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't · research-article
Indexed subjects
Cross-Sectional Studies · Anxiety · Heart Rate · Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate · Clinical Competence
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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