Factors associated with resilience levels in nurse educators: A cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Workplace Well-being
• Higher Education Sector

Background:

• Workplace resilience is increasingly vital for productivity and well-being.
• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted challenges in higher education, especially for healthcare programs.
• Understanding nurse educator resilience is critical due to workforce challenges and future healthcare demands.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate factors associated with self-reported resilience in nurse educators.
• To explore the relationship between work-related stress and personal/professional characteristics.

Main Methods:

• A multi-center, quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted.
• 100 nurse educators from Ireland and the Netherlands participated.
• Data were collected via online surveys using The Brief Resilience Scale and a stress state scale.

Main Results:

• No significant differences in perceived stress were found between Irish and Dutch nurse educators.
• Higher resilience was associated with male gender, PhD/Doctorate holders, and more teaching experience.
• Increased resilience correlated with higher levels of professional stress.

Conclusions:

• Nurse educators face stressful roles in preparing students for dynamic environments.
• Understanding factors linked to resilience can help educators optimize performance and manage adversity.
• Supporting nurse educator resilience is key to maintaining healthcare provision standards.