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Lindsay Bouchard1, Jennifer T May2, Hanne R Dolan3
1University of Arizona College of Nursing, 2606 Patricia Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA.
Graduate nursing students can benefit from resilience training. A pilot course improved student resiliency, suggesting future integration into curricula for enhanced support and academic success.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Well-being
- Resilience Training
Background:
- Graduate nursing students encounter significant academic and personal stressors.
- There is a documented need for interventions to enhance nursing student resilience.
- Previous research and accrediting bodies highlight the importance of student support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot a resilience course for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a resilience intervention in a graduate nursing program.
- To explore the impact of structured resilience content on DNP students.
Main Methods:
- A pilot resilience course was developed using andragogy and rapid cycle quality improvement.
- The course comprised eleven monthly modules with diverse learning materials and activities.
- Content covered core resiliency skills, challenges, application, and reflection.
Main Results:
- DNP students demonstrated benefits from the resilience content.
- Faculty involvement and peer support were identified as key beneficial factors.
- Students suggested embedding resilience content within the broader nursing curriculum.
Conclusions:
- Resilience training can positively impact graduate nursing students.
- Integrating resilience education into nursing programs may enhance student outcomes.
- Further research should focus on curriculum-based resilience interventions for nursing students.
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