ABSTRACT
Considering the importance of identifying sources of role conflict and role ambiguity that contribute to effective positive change in a hospital setting to provide opportunities for nurses to be more productive, it became necessary to develop a systematic organized study to investigate role conflict and role ambiguity and their relation with role stress among nurse interns. This study aimed to assess perceived levels of role conflict and ambiguity and their relationship with stress level among nurse interns. This exploratory study was conducted at the inpatient units in Zagazig University Hospitals. The sample of the present study consisted of 105 nurse interns, 50 of them are assigned in general units and 55 in specialty units. Questionnaire sheets were used for data collection. Results revealed that role conflict had a significant effect on stress level of nurse interns. The study recommended formulate clear and detailed intern job description and introduce mentorship program so that the mentor provides an opportunity to share information with the nurses intern, review their work, provide feedback, explore issues, plan strategies to solve their problems