IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 6, Issue 3 Ver. VI (May - June 2017), PP 06-13 www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/1959-0603060613 www.iosrjournals.org 6 | Page Perceived Level of Stress, & Coping Strategies among Saudi Nursing Student Luma Ghazi Al Zamil Nursing College, Umm Al Qura University, Makkal Al Mukaramah, UKA Abstract: The present study aimed at assessing the stress level& determine the coping strategies among the nursing students at umm al qura university .The study design was descriptive, cross- sectional. The study was conducted at the beginning of second semester inthe academic year 2015/2016. The sample consisted of three tools for data collection: which included a socio-demographicprofile sheet, two scales; Perceived Stress Scale- 14(PSS 14) to assess stress level , and The Brief Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences (Brief COPE) to assess The Students' coping strategies. Results revealed have that the percentage of stress level was moderate in students. Adaptive stress-coping strategies were more frequently used among a sample of nursing student at umm al Qura university in Saudi Arabia . The study recommended that It is important for nurse educator to find out the sources of stress and coping strategies used by the students so that they can be helped to cope well with upcoming problems and situations. Key words: Stress, Coping Strategies, stressors (socio-demographic) &Nursing Saudi Students. I. Introduction Stress refers to a dynamic interaction between the individual and the environment [ 1] .This interaction may lead to cognitive, emotional and behavioral alteration [2] .nursing students also have stress related to their educational studies and personal/social experience [3] .Common sources of stress in nursing students basically include: a) academic-related concerns such as workload, lack of knowledge, examination, teaching style; b) clinical practice for example, lack of competence, taking care of death and dying, shifting, supervision, assessment; c) relationships with others (clients, peers, teachers or other health professionals) [4] ; and d) personal factors such as gender, age, new surroundings away from home, family structure, financial burdens and job roles [3];[5] ; [6] . Students may experience stress in different fields, therefore; the insufficiency of theoretical training, lack of skills in clinical practices, to take the responsibility of the patient, time pressure, lack of motivation and accommodation, social life, relationship with the opposite sex, new responsibilities, living in a new environment may be perceived as stress [7,8,9,10,11,12,13] . Sources of stress also vary in accordance with the students’ years. It has been stated that third year students’ level of stress is higher [14] , and the senior year students’ depression mark averages are higher [15] . Aim of study: The aim of my study to assess the perceived stress level & coping strategies among nursing students at Umm Al Qura University. Objectives:  To assess the stress level among the nursing students at umm al Qura University.  To determine the coping strategies that the nursing student can be applied to decrease the stressors. II. Methods: 1.1. Study design : The study was a descriptive, cross- sectional design was using a self administrated questionnaires for data collection . 1.2. Setting & Sampling: The study took place at nursing faculty in umm al qua university. All students study in nursing program was recruited to minimize the sampling errors. The total number of nursing students was 107 excluding 10 students who participated in the instrument test – retest reliability study, there were 97 students participates in main study. 1.3. Ethical consideration: Approval was obtain from the research ethics committee of the study setting before conducting the study. Permission for using the questionnaires was granted by original responding author .All participates were assured for anonymity & confidentiality.