Steps toward a resilient future nurse workforce
1Rutgers University School of Nursing-Camden, Camden, NJ, USA.
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Resiliency training is crucial for nursing students, enhancing their ability to manage stress and improve mental health. This supports their transition into practice and contributes to better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health
- Psychosocial Well-being
Background:
- Psychosocial needs of nursing students are critical, as mental health disorders can impede their professional development.
- Nurse psychological distress and burnout pose risks to global healthcare, exacerbated by pandemic-related stress impacting the future nursing workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of resilience training on nursing students' mental health and professional readiness.
- To identify strategies for improving nursing student wellness and stress management within educational curricula.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on psychological distress and burnout in nurses.
- Analysis of resilience training effectiveness on stress, mindfulness, and resilience.
- Exploration of faculty education and curriculum integration for resilience building.
Main Results:
- Resiliency training demonstrates positive effects on nurse stress, mindfulness, and resilience.
- Resilient nurses are better equipped to handle stress and adversity, leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Faculty education on resilience can foster innovative instructional methods for student mental health.
Conclusions:
- Integrating supportive faculty behaviors, self-care, and resilience-building into nursing curricula promotes student transition to practice.
- Enhanced resilience in nurses is foundational for effective workplace stress management, job longevity, and professional satisfaction.
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