Applying Biblical Wisdom to Trying Times: 10 Leadership Lessons for Nurses.

ABSTRACT: In the post-COVID era, examining nursing and pastoral leadership experiences with biblical examples offers helpful perspectives on how to lead in times of crisis and adversity. Reflecting on men and women of the Bible who led during crisis can encourage nurses to view our ministries through God's lens and motivate us to become stronger leaders.

Fostering Resilience in Nursing Through R.E.S.T.

ABSTRACT: With about one-third of nurses having expressed an intention to leave the profession or change jobs in 2022, the effects of nursing job stress are evident. For nurses to continue to provide care in high stress, they must practice self-compassion and build resilience. The importance of resilience education and self-compassion for nurses and in nursing education is discussed from a Christian perspective, along with self-care strategies using the R.E.S.T. (Relationship, Exercise, Self-Compassion, Transformative Thinking) framework. Strategies for building resilience for both individuals and organizations are offered.

Enhancing Personhood in the Care of Older Adults with Dementia: A Biblical Perspective.

Using a biblical worldview, this article develops a philosophical discussion about what comprises an individual's personhood. The author contends for the perspective of a person as a human being created in the image of God based on who he or she is, not on the basis of how well he or she functions. Understanding the biblical concept of personhood allows the establishment of meaningful relationships with people with dementia, resulting in compassionate, quality care.

REST: Break through to resilience.

Strong evidence suggests that resilience is crucial to improving quality of care and supporting nurses in reducing burnout. This article discusses how nurses and students can use the REST mnemonic described here as a tool for building the resilience they will need to meet challenges throughout their nursing careers.

The hazards and benefits of social media use in adolescents.

Studies have found that social media can act as a catalyst to negative attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. This article reviews the current evidence and explores if there is a connection between social media and mental health issues.

Understanding the Relationship Between Staff and Job Satisfaction, Stress, Turnover, and Staff Outcomes in the Person-Centered Care Nursing Home Arena.

BACKGROUND: The provision of quality care in nursing home (NH) facilities is an ongoing challenge, and the literature indicates that the quality of care (QOC) is often suboptimal. While it is highly recommended that NH facilities adopt a culture of person-centered care (PCC) to ensure quality care, the outcomes of this shift on staff working in NH settings has not been well studied. The purpose of this article was to understand the theoretical relationship between staff and job satisfaction, stress, turnover, and staff outcomes in PCC NH settings, by utilizing Cohen-Mansfield's (1995) comprehensive occupational stress model. METHODS: An integrative review of the electronic databases of research published in English between 2000 and 2015 was conducted. RESULTS: A review of 11 papers suggested that job satisfaction in the nursing workforce is positively related to consistency in QOC delivery and increased quality of life among residents in NHs. Management support and PCC practices positively correlate with improved QOC, staff satisfaction, and staff retention. CONCLUSIONS: This review showed that PCC intervention and training representing the key concept of workplace resources has a positive impact on NH staff job stress and satisfaction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Supporting the NH workforce through PCC training is essential for promoting job satisfaction and reducing job-related stress as well as turnover, which in turn will improve QOC delivered to the residents living in NHs.

Therapeutic approaches for suicidal adolescents.

Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death among children and adolescents. Because nurses are often the first to interact with someone who is suicidal, all healthcare settings should have protocols for suicide screening and prevention. This article addresses the issue of suicide among adolescents and focuses on risk assessment, therapeutic interventions, and recommendations for successful outcomes.