In this cross-sectional study, 309 under-graduate nursing students studying at Tehran University of Medical Sciences during the first semester of 2012-2013 were selected by stratified sampling. Data were collected using the Perceived stress scale and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) questionnaires. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS-Verrsion14.
Findings revealed that about 100% (99.3%) students reported that perceived stress moderately or high. Regarding relation between perceived-stress and resilience There were statistically significant relationship between these two variables (P≤ 001/0, r=-0.38).
According the study findings nursing school can provide facilities and opportunities for students to learn stress management strategies such as increasing resilience ability during 4 years educational program.