• J Emerg Nurs · Jan 2016

    Resiliency in Emergency Nurses.

    • Sarah J Tubbert.
    • Syracuse, NY. Electronic address: sjtubbert@gmail.com.
    • J Emerg Nurs. 2016 Jan 1; 42 (1): 47-52.

    UnlabelledThe aim of this study is to explore the resiliency characteristics of certified emergency nurses. Emergency departments are highly acute patient care environments that are often unpredictable and stressful workplaces. Resiliency theory identifies individual characteristics that allow people to overcome stress. This study describes the resiliency characteristics and experiences of certified emergency nurses.MethodsIn this qualitative directed content analysis study, the resiliency characteristics of emergency nurses were explored. Sixteen certified emergency nurses were interviewed.ResultsSeven resiliency characteristics were described: présence d'esprit, decisive action, tenacity, interpersonal connectedness, honesty, self-control, and optimism. An additional finding of resetting was also relayed.DiscussionResiliency may be adapted and fostered in emergency nurses to guide future workplace stress reduction and adaptation techniques. Promoting resiliency programs for emergency nurses is a promising future intervention.Copyright © 2016 Emergency Nurses Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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