Evaluating Burnout and Resiliency in New Graduate Nurses: A Cross-sectional Study

Catarelli, Bryce; Nobles, Patrick; Aull, Michael; Yi, Fan

Evaluating Burnout and Resiliency in New Graduate Nurses: A Cross-sectional Study

Catarelli, Bryce; Nobles, Patrick; Aull, Michael; Yi, Fan

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate current levels of and factors contributing toward burnout and resiliency among new graduate nurses to identify effective mitigation strategies. BACKGROUND: New graduate nurses are at a high risk of increased turnover in the 1st year of employment. An evidence-based, graduate-nurse centered approach is essential to improving nurse retention among this cohort. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 43 new graduate nurses was completed in July 2021 (a subset of a larger sample of 390 staff nurses). Nurses were recruited to complete the Brief Resilience Scale, the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and a demographic survey. RESULTS: New graduate nurses scored within “normal resiliency.” This cohort reported moderate levels of burnout overall. Higher levels were reported within personal- and work-related subgroups. CONCLUSIONS: Strategies to reduce burnout and increase resiliency in new graduate nurses should be focused on improving personal and work-related burnout.

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JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration
2023
Profession(s)
Nurses
Topic(s)
Burnout
Resource Types
Peer-Reviewed Research
Study Type(s)
Nonexperimental / Observational Study
Action Strategy Area(s)
Measurement
Setting(s)
Academic
Academic Role(s)
Students