Date of Award

8-12-2024

Document Type

Restricted Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Joyce P. Miller, DNP, RN

Second Advisor

Amy Nelson, PhD, RN

Third Advisor

Jenny Weiss, MSN, RN

Abstract

Nursing burnout is a problem for nursing and threatens health care. The author's nursing unit was experiencing staffing turnover issues that adversely affected patient flow and created a negative atmosphere. A quality improvement project (QIP) was created that integrated Dr. Sood’s Stress Management and Resilient Training (SMART) program into the nursing unit culture. The QIP also utilized Watson's Theory of Human Caring, which suggests that the same energy is received back if nurses provide a loving or caring presence to patients. The QIP project includes Dr. Sood's online module program plus six sessions delivered in person or online. Brief prompts will be integrated into morning huddle conversations, a gratitude gallery, and inspirational quotes suggested by the SMART program will be delivered to nurses daily in order to integrate the program fully into the unit culture. The SMART program concepts of gratitude, compassion, acceptance, meaning, and forgiveness align with Watson's theory. The project will use the Perceived Stress Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, the two-question single item Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale to evaluate the success. An organizational grant was applied for in order to fund the well-being project. Integrating the SMART program into nurses' unit culture can decrease stress and build resilience.

Identifier

SC 11.MAN.2024.Fretty.J

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