One-Hour R.E.S.T. Training Builds Student Resilience
1Melissa Sanders, DNP, RNC-OB, MEDSURG-BC, CNE, is an associate professor of nursing at College of the Ozarks, MO. She is passionate about resiliency training and the holistic wellness of students and nurses.
Summary
Nursing students facing stress can build resilience through education. A resilience module using the R.E.S.T. Framework improved scores, suggesting its value for student well-being and retention in the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
- Student Well-being
Background:
- High stress levels in nursing students negatively impact academic success and can lead to burnout.
- Personal resilience is a key factor in mitigating stress and preventing burnout among nursing students.
- Existing literature highlights the need for effective interventions to support nursing student resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of a resilience education module on self-reported resilience in Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the R.E.S.T. Framework as a tool for enhancing resilience in nursing students.
- To assess the sustainability of resilience improvements over time.
Main Methods:
- An evidence-based practice project was conducted with junior and senior nursing students.
- Participants received a one-hour resilience education module based on the R.E.S.T. Framework.
- Self-reported resilience was measured using the CD-RISC-10 scale pre-education, post-education, and at a two-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- A significant improvement in resilience scores was observed from pre-education to post-education.
- Resilience scores remained elevated at the two-month follow-up, indicating sustained benefits.
- The R.E.S.T. Framework intervention demonstrated a positive effect on nursing students' self-reported resilience.
Conclusions:
- Resilience education, particularly utilizing the R.E.S.T. Framework, can effectively enhance resilience in nursing students.
- Interventions aimed at building resilience may help combat stress and burnout, supporting academic success and professional longevity.
- The findings support the integration of resilience training into nursing curricula to foster student well-being.
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