| Title |
Mason, Natalie Lancaster MSN_2024 |
| Alternative Title |
Self-Care Practices for Pediatric Oncology Nurses |
| Creator |
Mason, Natalie Lancaster |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
Purposes/Aims: Nursing in a specialized unit, such as pediatric oncology, has unique challenges and stressors. Burnout is prevalent among nurses, leading to job dissatisfaction and low retention. This project aims to educate pediatric oncology nurses on evidence-based self-care techniques and other mental health resources to increase resilience and decrease turnover. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: Nursing in a specialized unit, such as pediatric oncology, has unique challenges and stressors. Burnout is prevalent among nurses, leading to job dissatisfaction and low retention. This project aims to educate pediatric oncology nurses on evidence-based self-care techniques and other mental health resources to increase resilience and decrease turnover.; Rationale/Background: The Immunocompromised Unit at Primary Children's Hospital has a high turnover rate. More than fifty percent of the nurses on that unit have been there less than one year ((N. Dennis, personal communication, August 10, 2023). Occupational stress and dissatisfaction are significant factors that contribute to turnover (Bae, 2022). A nurse's health impacts patient care, which is why self-care and overall well-being are essential (Williams et al., 2022). Educating nurses on evidence-based self-care techniques is crucial in increasing job retention and satisfaction.; Methods: Nurses will be given a pre-survey assessment regarding self-care techniques and the employee assistance program. Educational materials explain the problem, solution/project, rationale, and implementation. Educators on the unit make resources available to the nurses on bulletin boards and in the breakroom, including mental health resources (support group, employee assistance program website, and others), along with self-care techniques. A follow-up survey assessment will be completed six months after the implementation of the project to gauge learning and assess for any gaps. Retention will be monitored quarterly.; Results: The survey will be given to 105 nurses. Based on the survey, nurses will be educated to address any gaps found in hopes that there will be an increase in the utilization of the employee assistance program and self-care techniques. Overall retention will be increased as well.; Conclusions: Research has shown that nurses who invest in themselves, practice self-care techniques, and have support, are healthier and happier (Williams et al., 2022). Emotional resilience can lead to better outcomes for nurses and patients. |
| Subject |
Adolescent medicine; Pediatric medicine; Burn out (Psychology); Oncology |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2024 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
44 page pdf; 1.5 MB |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6z3j5pn |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129786 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6z3j5pn |
