I Get by With a Little Help From My Peers: Mindfulness and Peer Support for Doctor of Nursing Practice Students
Kathryn E Phillips1, Linda N Roney
1About the Authors Kathryn E. Phillips, PhD, APRN, CHSE, is an associate professor, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut. Linda N. Roney, EdD, RN-BC, CPEN, CNE, is an associate professor, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University. Dr. Roney, one of the guest editors of this special issue of Nursing Education Perspectives, did not participate in review or decision for this article. For more information, contact Dr. Phillips at kphillips1@fairfield.edu .
Abstract:
Graduate nursing students faced numerous stressors while pursuing their education during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many working clinically while studying. The purpose of this pilot was to explore support strategies and decrease stress in first-year students enrolled in a doctor of nursing practice program during a time of uncertainty and crisis. Graduate students were assigned to practice a three-minute mindfulness activity and connect with a fellow student for a month. Students reported mindfulness benefits and social support. Modeling healthy practices is critical to support mastery of skills that will promote positive reactions to challenges in their future practice settings.
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