Cultivating practices for resilience with baccalaureate nursing students: A pilot study
Janie Heath1, Lee A Walmsley1, Cara Braido2
1University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|October 6, 2021
Summary
This study explored resilience programs for nursing students. While helpful programming increased referral intentions, more effort is needed to support all students, especially females.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health Initiatives
- Student Wellness
Background:
- Baccalaureate nursing students face unique stressors impacting mental health.
- Developing resilience is crucial for academic success and future professional practice.
- Existing support systems may not adequately address the mental health needs of all nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate college-wide strategic initiatives for Cultivating Practices for Resilience (CPR).
- To promote wellness and resilience among baccalaureate nursing students.
- To improve mental health outcomes within this population.
Main Methods:
- A 24-item survey was administered to 654 invited nursing students over three weeks in 2021.
- Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were employed for data analysis.
- 131 students completed the survey, with 61% identified as sophomores.
Main Results:
- White students and male students reported higher intentions to refer colleagues to mental health services.
- Students who perceived CPR programming as more helpful demonstrated increased intentions to refer peers.
- Perceived helpfulness of CPR programming correlated with greater adoption of the ANA's Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation™ campaign.
Conclusions:
- Strategic initiatives are essential for fostering a resilient academic culture in nursing programs.
- Targeted efforts are necessary to enhance resilience and mental health support for female nursing students.
- Further interventions should address the needs of underrepresented population groups within nursing education.
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