A Comparative Analysis on Mindfulness Interventions Between Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia and Masters' Entry...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Psychological Interventions
• Graduate Studies

Background:

• Graduate nursing programs, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) and Masters' Entry Advanced Generalist Nursing (MEAGN), face challenges in student well-being.
• Student stress and confidence levels are critical factors influencing academic success and future practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effect of mindfulness interventions on student ease and confidence in CRNA and MEAGN programs.
• To compare student perceptions of mindfulness interventions between CRNA and MEAGN programs.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed using pre- and postintervention surveys.
• Seventy-seven participants (46 SRNAs, 31 MEAGN students) engaged in four mindfulness techniques: music, meditation, guided breathing, and positive affirmation.
• Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey data.

Main Results:

• Mindfulness interventions were positively received by students in both graduate nursing programs.
• A majority of students reported increased ease and perceived the interventions as worthwhile post-intervention.
• The interventions demonstrated a significant positive impact on students' mental status and perceptions.

Conclusions:

• Mindfulness interventions are beneficial for enhancing graduate nursing students' well-being and confidence.
• The findings support the integration of mindfulness practices into nursing education curricula.
• Further research can explore long-term effects and specific intervention effectiveness.