Accepted Type
Dedicated Poster
Code
P4 - 04
Acceptance Declaration
Accept
Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
yes
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Poster
Sub Type
Education Innovation
Will the presenter be a:
Other
Presenter Other
Wellness Consultant
Affiliation
Title
Experiential nursing rounds: An opportunity for graduate nurses to process challenges, develop coping strategies, and experience social support within the academic curriculum
Length of Presentation
Background/Purpose
Nurse trainees experience a variety of stressors in academic and clinical environments, including heavy workloads, challenging patient interactions, and conflict between staff. Occupational stress may lead to burnout, powerlessness, isolation, and attrition from nursing. It is imperative to provide trainees with coping resources to deal with stressors, prevent negative outcomes, and foster emotional well-being. Social support, within the context of support groups, has been found to have a beneficial effect on health outcomes within the nursing population.
Summary of the Innovation
The WELL Office in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University developed the Experiential Rounds, a series of two confidential support groups for nurse trainees (N=20/each), which are offered as part of the academic curriculum. The Experiential Rounds are designed and facilitated by a Wellness Consultant and Registered Psychotherapist, with the goal of helping trainees share their clinical experiences, develop strategies to overcome hardship, build confidence and community. Evaluation results revealed that most students found the sessions useful and helpful to their academic and clinical journeys. Thematic analysis further revealed that students were able to: a) normalize challenges experienced, b) learn practical tools to manage stress, c) alleviate perfectionism, and d) share experiences in a confidential and safe venue. Suggestions included to have more sessions with smaller student groups.
Conclusion
Experiential rounds may be a promising tool to enhance nurse trainees' ability to cope with stress. Embedding experiential rounds within the curriculum can validate the importance of emotional well-being for a healthier nursing workforce. Recommendations and feedback for implementation of sessions will be shared.
Keyword 1
experiential rounds
Keyword 2
nursing students
Keyword 3
well-being
Level of Training
General
Abstract Themes
Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being
Additional Theme (First choice)
Postgraduate
Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Student Affairs
Additional Theme (Third Choice)
Authors
Presenter
Nicole-Ann Shery
Term 1
Yes
Term 2
Yes
Term 3
Yes
Term 4
Yes
Term 5
Yes
