Stressors in nursing professionals working in critical hospital areas

The objective was to identify stressors in the nursing professionals who work critical areas of Hospital III Essalud Puno (Peru). type research descriptive cross-sectional comparative where 45 participated. instrument applied Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) that measures stressful situations professional. results indicate factors appear physical, psychological and social environment. most affected physical environment, considering workload at 28.9%. In lack support observed 28.9%, uncertainty treatment with 24.4%, insufficient preparation 17.8%, death suffering 16.7%. environment problems doctor is 28% other members (nurse or others) 17.8%. Comparing hospital, there are frequently Intensive Care Unit - Intermediate Unit, neonatology, emergencies surgical center. It also evidenced marital status affects single women 31.8%, married 20.7%. According years service, had 21 25 service 100.0% from reported stress 66.7%.