Fostering Resilience in Nursing Through R.E.S.T

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Psychology
• Christian Ethics

Background:

• High levels of nursing job stress are evident, with a significant percentage of nurses intending to leave their profession.
• Sustaining high-quality patient care necessitates addressing the impact of stress on the nursing workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the importance of resilience and self-compassion in nursing.
• To explore self-care strategies for nurses using a Christian perspective and the R.E.S.T. framework.
• To offer strategies for enhancing resilience at both individual and organizational levels.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and theoretical discussion.
• Exploration of self-compassion and resilience education.
• Application of the R.E.S.T. (Relationship, Exercise, Self-Compassion, Transformative Thinking) framework for self-care.

Main Results:

• Self-compassion and resilience are vital for nurses facing high-stress environments.
• The R.E.S.T. framework provides a practical approach to self-care.
• Christian principles can inform resilience and self-compassion practices.

Conclusions:

• Integrating resilience education and self-compassion into nursing is essential for workforce retention and well-being.
• Nurses require robust self-care strategies to manage job stress effectively.
• Organizational support is key to fostering resilience among nurses.