Engaging Faith for Spiritual Fitness: Helping New Nurses Avoid Burnout
1Steven Busby, PhD, FNP-BC, is an assistant professor of nursing at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked in healthcare for 34 years as a paramedic, RN, and family nurse practitioner (FNP). He has been an FNP for more than 20 years and has 14 years of higher education teaching experience.
New nurses face burnout and compassion fatigue. This article guides student nurses on using faith for spiritual fitness, ensuring a long and satisfying career in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Spiritual Care in Healthcare
- Occupational Health for Nurses
Background:
- Transitioning from student nurse to registered nurse presents significant challenges.
- Graduate nurses are susceptible to burnout and compassion fatigue after initial employment.
- Spiritual well-being is crucial for long-term career satisfaction and impact in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip student nurses with strategies for spiritual fitness.
- To guide nurses in proactively planning for spiritual care.
- To foster resilience against burnout and compassion fatigue.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of faith-based practices for spiritual development.
- Discussion of proactive spiritual self-care planning.
- Identification of resources supporting spiritual well-being in nursing.
Main Results:
- Engaging faith can build a strong foundation for spiritual fitness.
- Proactive spiritual care planning enhances career longevity.
- Spiritual fitness mitigates risks of burnout and compassion fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Student nurses can proactively cultivate spiritual fitness through faith engagement.
- Spiritual care is essential for a sustainable and fulfilling nursing career.
- Investing in spiritual well-being supports nurses in managing occupational stressors.
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