[2492 final]CHAPTER UNINTRODUCTION1.1. INTRODUCTIONWe must be aware that not all stress is negative. Selye, a famous psychologist, distinguishes two categories of stress, namely good or desirable stress (eustress) and bad or undesirable stress (distress). Eustress is enjoyable, or at least stimulating, and it always produces maximization of output. It is obvious that without these positive inner stimuli, no one can be effective in their life. Distress is something negative and lacks the ability to monitor or control a stressful life event. Here one fails to control oneself and becomes a slave to stress, causing distress and loss to oneself and the organization to which one belongs. A physical or psychological response is mandatory to cause stress in any living being. (Middleton, 2009). Occupational stress among healthcare professionals has been a global problem for years. This can take a toll on mental and physical health and lead to reduced job satisfaction. For a small group of employees, this can even lead to burnout and sick leave. Stress at work therefore has negative consequences not only on themselves, but also on the organization in which they work. It is estimated that 10% of the gross national product of European countries is lost due to stress-related absenteeism and turnover. Although absenteeism in healthcare has been declining in recent years, it remains high compared to other stressful work environments such as education, catering or transportation (Roy, 2010). The researcher conducted this study in a private hospital in India named Jubilee Memorial Hospital Thiruvananthapuram. In this study, the researcher focused on the occupational stress of nurses. ...... middle of paper ......lud. In this section, the researcher will closely examine the connection between the objectives, the literature reviewed and the findings.Chapter -5: The last section of this research report is the recommendation and relevant conclusion.1.14. CONCLUSIONIn the modern era, nursing is a stressful profession. This study will critically analyze various sources of occupational stress of nurses and its negative impact on their profession. Certainly, future interventions to prevent stress among nurses will be offered as part of a standard benefits package within all health care organizations. The researcher is optimistic that the nursing profession will experience decreased stress and a well-developed increased coping mechanism, which in turn will increase job satisfaction and increased quality work performance in nursing..