Promoting Spiritual Well-Being Among Nurses

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Healthcare organizations are experiencing significant challenges due to inadequate nurse staffing.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated emotional and spiritual distress among nurses.
• Effective recruitment and retention strategies are essential for organizational stability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore novel methods for nurse recruitment and retention.
• To highlight the importance of addressing the holistic needs of nurses.
• To propose tactical strategies for nurse leaders to enhance the spiritual well-being of the nursing workforce.

Main Methods:

• Review of current challenges in healthcare staffing and nurse well-being.
• Identification of strategic approaches for nurse recruitment and retention.
• Development of practical interventions for promoting spiritual well-being among nurses.

Main Results:

• Care of the nurse as a whole person is a key differentiator for organizations.
• Nurse leaders can implement specific strategies to support spiritual well-being.
• Integrating spirituality into orientation and patient care enhances the nursing experience.

Conclusions:

• Addressing the spiritual well-being of nurses is vital for mitigating burnout and improving retention.
• Proactive strategies by nurse leaders can foster a supportive environment for nurses.
• Holistic care approaches are necessary to navigate current healthcare workforce challenges.