專科護理師（簡稱專師）像醫師的左右手，更是把關病人健康的第一道防線，其角色定位為醫療業務輔助者，與醫師共同提供連續性及整合性的照護，彰顯出專師在醫療體系中已成為不可或缺的角色。專師角色的工作壓力包括：個人壓力、專業與跨專業壓力、組織管理與期待的壓力。倘若專師經常以壓抑自我來表現專業態度，一旦缺乏適當的因應方式，長期不斷負能量的惡性循環下，將影響其工作能力表現，增加醫療錯誤率。工作壓力是無可避免的，找出適合且屬於自己的因應策略，不但可維持自我身心靈的平衡，即便處在高壓的工作環境，也能以樂觀的態度應對。藉此進一步探討專師角色在面臨工作壓力時，如何因應與調適，作為臨床專師及未來轉任專師的夥伴們參考。

Nurse practitioners (NPs) serve as the right hand of physicians and act as the first line of defense for patient health. Their role is positioned as key collaborators in medical practice, working alongside physicians to provide continuous and integrated care. This underscores the fact that NPs have become an indispensable part of the healthcare system. The work stress faced by NPs includes personal stress, professional and interprofessional stress, as well as organizational and expectation-related pressures. When NPs frequently suppress their own feelings to maintain a professional demeanor, the absence of appropriate coping strategies may lead to a prolonged negative cycle of stress, ultimately impairing their work performance and increases the risk of medical errors. Since work-related stress is inev-itable, identifying suitable and personalized coping strategies is essential for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Even in high-pressure work environments, adopting an optimistic approach can help NPs navigate challenges effectively. This study aims to further explore how NPs manage and adapt to work-related stress, providing valuable insights for NPs as well as those aspiring to transition into the role in the future.