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Virtual Prayer Groups: An Experience of Sacred Space
Sheri Jacobson1, Lynda Stallwood
1Sheri Jacobson, PhD, RN, is a nurse educator who has worked in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs with special interests in online nursing education, nursing theory, and innovative technological pedagogy. Lynda Stallwood, PhD, RN, is a nurse educator who has worked in graduate and undergraduate level programs, including virtual and on-ground formats.
Summary
Online nurse educators can combat compassion fatigue by forming virtual prayer groups. This spiritually nourishing practice offers support and addresses the unique challenges of online nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Well-being
Background:
- Nurses, particularly online nurse educators, are susceptible to compassion fatigue due to demanding caregiving and 24/7 student support expectations.
- The unique stressors of online education can exacerbate professional burnout.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of online nurse educators who established a virtual prayer group.
- To assess the spiritual nourishment and support derived from this online community.
- To provide guidance for establishing similar virtual support groups.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of three online nurse educators.
- Description of the formation and function of an online virtual prayer group.
- Analysis of the perceived benefits and challenges of the virtual prayer group.
Main Results:
- The virtual prayer group provided a spiritually nourishing experience for the educators.
- The group offered a supportive community to mitigate the challenges of online nursing education.
- Participants reported enhanced well-being and a renewed sense of purpose.
Conclusions:
- Virtual prayer groups can be an effective, accessible, and spiritually supportive intervention for online nurse educators.
- Establishing online communities for mutual support is crucial for preventing compassion fatigue in this population.
- Recommendations are provided for implementing virtual prayer groups in nursing education settings.
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