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Abstract
The transition from academic settings to professional nursing practice is a critical period marked by high stress and a heightened risk of burnout for newly licensed nurses. This study introduces an innovative Resilience Training Program designed to address these challenges and foster a healthier work environment. Uniquely grounded in Transition Shock Theory, the program focuses on building psychological resilience, providing newly licensed nurses with the skills necessary to navigate and thrive in high-pressure settings.
Employing a quantitative quasi-experimental one-group pre-and-post design, the study assessed resilience using the CD-RISC 10 scale. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in resilience scores post-intervention, showcasing the program’s originality in effectively reducing stress and preventing burnout. This approach shifts the paradigm from merely surviving to truly thriving in the nursing profession, offering a fresh, evidence-based perspective on enhancing professional well-being and patient outcomes. The implications of this innovative program extend beyond individual resilience, advocating for a systemic transformation in how healthcare organizations support their nursing workforce. By integrating this approach into practice, nursing leaders can create sustainable, healthy work environments that promote workforce stability, increase job satisfaction, and patient care quality.
Notes
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Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Stress and Coping, Transition to Practice, Onboarding, Coaching
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Christene Annette, "Thriving Through Transition: Innovative Resilience Training for New Nurses" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 127.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2025/presentations_2025/127
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Thriving Through Transition: Innovative Resilience Training for New Nurses
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
The transition from academic settings to professional nursing practice is a critical period marked by high stress and a heightened risk of burnout for newly licensed nurses. This study introduces an innovative Resilience Training Program designed to address these challenges and foster a healthier work environment. Uniquely grounded in Transition Shock Theory, the program focuses on building psychological resilience, providing newly licensed nurses with the skills necessary to navigate and thrive in high-pressure settings.
Employing a quantitative quasi-experimental one-group pre-and-post design, the study assessed resilience using the CD-RISC 10 scale. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in resilience scores post-intervention, showcasing the program’s originality in effectively reducing stress and preventing burnout. This approach shifts the paradigm from merely surviving to truly thriving in the nursing profession, offering a fresh, evidence-based perspective on enhancing professional well-being and patient outcomes. The implications of this innovative program extend beyond individual resilience, advocating for a systemic transformation in how healthcare organizations support their nursing workforce. By integrating this approach into practice, nursing leaders can create sustainable, healthy work environments that promote workforce stability, increase job satisfaction, and patient care quality.
Description
Discover how an innovative Resilience Training Program, grounded in Transition Shock Theory, equips newly licensed nurses to navigate high-stress environments. Participants will gain insights into unique strategies that reduce burnout, enhance professional well-being, and foster a thriving, healthy work environment, offering practical takeaways for transforming nursing practice.