Vol. 2, Issue 6, Part P (2016)

Abstract
Stress is an all pervading phenomenon in life. If a person is able to deal effectively with a situation, the amount of stress he or she may be facing is less. Same events may be perceived in different ways by different people. It depends upon the coping resources they use to solve the problem. As far the Indian youth are concerned they are dominated mainly by the parents and other elders in the family. All the important decisions pertaining to their life are taken by them. This in turn can create a stressful situation for the students, ultimately influencing their personality and behavior. The present Study aimed to assess B.Sc. nursing 1st year and 2nd year student’s adjustment pattern and psychological distress in two selected college of nursing at Gwalior city. Study possessed quantitative research approach and descriptive survey design. After obtaining Permission the final study was conducted. Purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the sample from nursing students and the sample size was 120. Overall findings of the study show that the student’s adjustment is of average category but a great many of them experience psychological distress related to both trait and state factors.