https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JNVI MAT Journals Pvt. Ltd. en-US Journal of Nurses Voice and Impact 2582-7812 https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JNVI/article/view/691 <p><em>Nurses play a vital function in the healthcare organisation, functioning not only as direct care providers but also as patient advocates, educators, and sources of emotional support for individuals and families during critical periods of illness. They do far more than just treating and assisting the patients or giving medication; they hear, listen, comfort, and educate the patients and their attendants, and never fail to be an advocate for every life passing by them. Beyond this clinical expertise, they bring a human touch to the structured field of medicine, reminding that healing is not only through medications and following the right guidelines and steps, but through the mind and spirit. Despite their essential contributions, nurses frequently encounter substantial challenges in their professional roles and are often perceived as one of the demanding occupations with high and sophisticated demands. Extended working hours, physically demanding tasks, and the constant need to respond to urgent clinical situations contribute to significant occupational strain. In addition, personal circumstances such as family responsibilities and socioeconomic background may further influence their stress levels. A study was conducted among 70 nurses to evaluate the extent of occupational stress and examine its relationship with selected demographic variables. The findings showed that the occupational stress levels were significantly associated with factors like years of professional experience, family income, and current employment status, and the majority of the samples had a moderate level of occupational stress.</em></p> R. C Lalrengpuii Lallawmkimi C. Robuangpuii Rosangzuali Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Nurses Voice and Impact 2026-05-22 2026-05-22 10.46610/JNVI.2026.v08i02.001