The Burnout Battle: Measuring Mindfulness in Nurse Educators
1About the Authors Kelsey Deters, DNP, RN, is clinical faculty, Undergraduate Nursing Program, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH. Kristi Dalby, DNP, RN, CNE, is director, Undergraduate Nursing Program, Southern New Hampshire University.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|May 15, 2026
Summary
Nurse educators experiencing burnout can benefit from an online mindfulness program. This accessible intervention significantly increased self-perceived mindfulness, supporting emotional wellness in academic nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness Interventions
Background:
- Burnout is a significant issue for nurse educators, affecting their well-being and academic nursing environments.
- Limited research exists on mindfulness-based interventions specifically for nurse educators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the effectiveness of an online burnout prevention program using mindfulness strategies for nurse faculty.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on self-perceived mindfulness levels.
Main Methods:
- An online burnout prevention program incorporating mindfulness strategies was delivered to nurse faculty.
- Participants completed the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R) pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- A clinically significant increase in self-perceived mindfulness was observed among participants.
- The intervention demonstrated a positive effect on participants' mindfulness levels.
Conclusions:
- Accessible, low-cost mindfulness practices show potential in reducing burnout symptoms for nurse educators.
- Mindfulness interventions can support emotional wellness within the nursing academic environment.
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