Professional Resilience in Baccalaureate-Prepared Acute Care Nurses: FIRST STEPS

The effect of preceptor role effectiveness on newly licensed registered nurses' perceived psychological empowerment and professional autonomy

“…Because the first year of practice is often described as difficult and stressful (Hodges et al, 2008), action must be taken to better facilitate NLRNs' first year transition. The process begins with diligence in researching best practice techniques effective in easing the first year transition, and advocating for implementation of best practice techniques to potentially increase retention rates.…”

“…Hodges, Keeley, and Troyan (2008) found that the transition into practice for a NLRN is a time of extensive learning, yet a time often referred to as difficult and stressful. NLRNs have cited developing competence and confidence as the most difficult aspects of the transition into practice within the realm of patient care (Hodges et al, 2008). In order to further understand these challenges, and, moreover, attempt to address them, factors that most influence NLRNs' successful transition into the first year of practice must be considered.…”

“…In order to further understand these challenges, and, moreover, attempt to address them, factors that most influence NLRNs' successful transition into the first year of practice must be considered. One factor that influences the NLRN's successful transition into practice is the guidance and support from an effective preceptor (Hodges et al, 2008). Hodges et al (2008) found that during this time of transition, NLRNs rely heavily on preceptors to answer questions, provide guidance, and serve as a resource to ease stress and fill gaps in knowledge.…”

Federal Disaster Mental Health Response and Compliance with Best Practices

“…Those who are able to sustain their resources have a higher chance of recovery (Benight, 2004). Hodges, Keeley, and Troyan (2008) found that nurses were able to become successful in their careers and excel during crisis situations by developing positive work interactions that built confidence and resiliency. A combination of these interactions, defined purpose, energy, and resources merge to create resiliency to stressful situations.…”

“…A combination of these interactions, defined purpose, energy, and resources merge to create resiliency to stressful situations. Resiliency is defined as the ability to -recover quickly and adjust to adversity‖ (Hodges et al, 2008). As people learn to work in stressful situations, they develop an awareness of their own evolving competence and personal resources (Hodges et al, 2008).…”