Cultivating Resilience and Grit Through an Online Mindfulness Course: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Jackie Murphy1, Rita Carroll, Jennifer Myers
1Author Affiliations: Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|November 4, 2025
Summary
Graduate nursing students who completed a 10-week online mindfulness course showed reduced stress and increased resilience and grit. This mindfulness training offers a promising strategy to combat burnout in the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Mindfulness Studies
Background:
- The nursing profession faces high rates of stress and burnout.
- Effective stress management, resilience, and grit are crucial for mitigating burnout.
- Mindfulness interventions show potential for enhancing well-being in healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of a 10-week online mindfulness course on graduate nursing students.
- To assess changes in perceived stress, resilience, and grit following the intervention.
- To identify qualitative themes related to stress management and mindful awareness.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach utilizing quantitative surveys and qualitative data.
- 49 graduate nursing students participated in a 10-week online mindfulness course.
- Validated scales (Perceived Stress Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, Grit Scale, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale) were used for pre- and post-intervention assessment.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in mindfulness, resilience, and grit were observed.
- A significant decrease in perceived stress levels was reported.
- Qualitative themes included enhanced stress management, emotional regulation, and mindful awareness.
Conclusions:
- The online mindfulness course effectively improved stress management, resilience, and grit in graduate nursing students.
- Mindfulness training is a viable strategy for reducing stress and potentially mitigating burnout in nurses.
- Further research can explore broader implementation of mindfulness programs for nursing professionals.
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