Enhancing Nurse Manager Resilience in a Pandemic

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Leadership
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Nurse managers faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Key pressures included safe staffing, infection control, and team communication.
• Maintaining nurse manager well-being is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a resilience-building tool for nurse managers.
• To strengthen emotional well-being and work-life balance.
• To enhance leadership support during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

• Nurse managers participated in a resilience-building intervention.
• The intervention occurred during the summer of 2020.
• The study was conducted at a Midwest health system.

Main Results:

• The resilience tool aimed to bolster emotional well-being.
• It also focused on improving work-life balance.
• The goal was to optimize leadership support for clinical teams.

Conclusions:

• Resilience-building interventions are vital for nurse managers.
• Supporting nurse manager well-being is essential for thriving during crises.
• This can optimize leadership and team support in healthcare settings.