Strategies for Developing a Nurturing Environment for the next Generation of Nurses

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Professionalism
• Workplace Psychology

Background:

• Nursing burnout is escalating due to complex health conditions and evolving healthcare systems.
• A hostile work environment negatively impacts nurse retention and well-being.
• Failure to thrive in nursing stems from factors like incivility, bullying, and inadequate support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the critical need for nurturing environments in nursing education and practice.
• To underscore the link between supportive environments and professional sustainability.
• To address the drivers of burnout and nurse attrition.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of factors contributing to nurse burnout.
• Review of existing literature on workplace environments in healthcare.
• Conceptual framework development for nurturing nursing settings.

Main Results:

• Hostile environments are significant contributors to nurse burnout and "failure to thrive."
• Lack of support, incivility, and bullying are key detrimental factors.
• Nurturing environments are crucial for nurse sustainability and professional flourishing.

Conclusions:

• Intentional interventions are required to cultivate supportive nursing environments.
• Creating nurturing spaces in education and practice is vital for the future nursing workforce.
• Addressing workplace hostility is paramount to mitigating the nursing crisis.