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Christina M Lightner1, Amy Criscitello, Khalid Almasloukh
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at the Pennsylvania State University Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, University Park, Pennsylvania. Christina M. Lightner, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC, CNE, is an assistant teaching professor. Amy Criscitello, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, and Khalid Almasloukh, PhD, RN, CNE, are assistant teaching professors. Kelly A. Wolgast, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, COL(R), US Army, is associate teaching professor and assistant dean. Laurie Badzek, LLM, JD, MS, RN, FNAP, FAAN, is dean and professor. For more information, contact Dr. Lightner at cml5107@psu.edu .
Abstract:
Given the academic and clinical demands faced by nursing students, mental health is a critical component of their well-being. To promote a culture of wellness, Mental Health Bulletin Boards were implemented at a large, multicampus nursing college to provide an interactive space for students to share mental health strategies. A thematic analysis of 339 individually posted bulletin board notes revealed five overarching categories: physical health, connectedness, mental and emotional health, leisure and creative outlets, and personal management strategies. The findings inform nursing education wellness initiatives, including curriculum integration, faculty messaging, and community outreach.
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