Concepts of courage and resilience in nursing: A proposed conceptual model
Akhtar Ebrahimi Ghassemi1, Nicole Zhang1, Elisabeth Marigliano2
1Department of Nursing, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, USA.
Abstract:
Background: To overcome the challenges of delivering patient care in the twenty-first century, it is essential to foster the professional and personal qualities of courage and resilience in the nursing workforce. The logical place to do so is in nursing education and training.Objectives/Hypotheses: This paper discusses the constructs of courage and resilience in nursing and the application of the constructs in nursing education.Design: This is a discussion article drawing on the relevant literature and the professional experiences of the authors to develop a conceptual model for teaching courage and resilience.Results: To promote nursing students' coping strategies and their general well-being, nurse educators should foster resilience and courage through various educational interventions.Conclusion: The proposed conceptual model shows that nurse educators should train nurses to be more resilient and courageous in order to promote patient safety, handle the demands of the profession, and function as advocates for the discipline.
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