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Kala A Mayer1, Oluwatoyin Olukotun1
1University of Portland, School of Nursing & Health Innovations, Portland, Oregon.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|March 16, 2026
Summary
Trauma-informed practices (TIPs) are crucial for nursing education but are in early implementation stages. Enhancing TIPs requires education, leadership, policy, and evaluation for better student and staff well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Trauma-informed practices (TIPs) align with nursing values and support academic success.
- Integration of TIPs in nursing education remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current implementation of trauma-informed practices (TIPs) in a U.S. School of Nursing.
- To identify domains of TIPs implementation and areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods online survey was conducted with faculty and staff.
- The survey utilized Likert items and open-ended prompts to evaluate TIPs across three domains.
Main Results:
- Overall TIPs implementation was at an early stage (average score 1.73/3).
- Scores were highest for Staff Interaction (2.23) and Awareness (1.99), lowest for Environment (1.43) and Policies (1.49).
- Qualitative data highlighted needs for education, leadership, policy, and evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Findings indicate opportunities to enhance TIPs within nursing education programs.
- Targeted strategies can foster trauma-sensitive environments and improve well-being for students and staff.
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