The effects of lavender and rosemary essential oils on test-taking anxiety among graduate nursing students

McCaffrey R, Thomas DJ, Kinzelman AO
Holistic Nursing Practice, 2009


ABSTRACT:

Test taking in nursing school can produce stress that affects the ability of students to realize their goals of graduation. In this study, the use of lavender and rosemary essential oil sachets reduced test-taking stress in graduate nursing students as evidenced by lower scores on test anxiety measure, personal statements, and pulse rates.

CITATION:

McCaffrey R, Thomas DJ, Kinzelman AO. The effects of lavender and rosemary essential oils on test-taking anxiety among graduate nursing students. Holist Nurs Pract. 2009;23(2):88-93.


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