Nurse Leaders' Well-being and Resilience: Influence of Professional and Demographic Factors
Minjin Kim1, Rebecca Owens, Sharon Tucker
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Kim), PhD Student (Abikou), and Associate Professor (Dr Lambert), College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Ohio; Chief Nursing Officer (Dr Owens), New York State Psychiatric Institute; Executive Director of Acute Care Nursing (Dr Nolan), Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro, San Pedro, California; Professor and Chair of the Department of Nursing Practice (Dr Tucker), University of Central Florida, Orlando; Professor (Dr Fitzpatrick), Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy, Elizabeth Brooks Ford Professor of Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
Objective:
To examine the impact of demographic and professional factors on the well-being and resilience of nurse leaders in US acute care settings.
Background:
Well-being and resilience are critical attributes for nurse leaders, directly impacting the quality of patient care and the overall performance of healthcare systems. However, research on factors influencing these traits in acute care is limited.
Methods:
Data were collected from 157 nurse leaders through an online survey assessing demographics, professional characteristics, well-being, and resilience. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
Resilience scores varied significantly higher among Black/African American. Age positively correlated with well-being. Females reported higher well-being. Educational attainment and acuity setting were significantly associated with outcomes: associate's/diplomas with higher well-being and high acuity settings with greater resilience.
Conclusions:
Demographic and professional factors significantly affect nurse leaders' well-being and resilience. Targeted interventions are needed to support nurse leaders in acute care settings.
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