Implementation of an evidence-based wellness program for student registered nurse anesthetists

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) face many challenges throughout their rigorous 36-month educational program. Many students report increasing levels of stress and a reduction in overall wellbeing. While the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists provides supportive resources in the form of webinars, support groups and hotlines, program specific wellness initiatives remain the safety net for most SRNAs. In the Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, wellness education and activities are dispersed throughout the 36 months. However, an evidence-based, intentional approach to wellness is lacking. The purpose of this project is to restructure the current wellness program to include the development and implementation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course.

Authors dc:creator

• Acosta, Tomas (Tomas Peter)
• Rouleau, Dawnielle
• Rutledge, Jaimeson

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lourens, Gayle
• Mason, Lindsay (Lindsay A.)

• Michigan State University
• Nursing schools--Health promotion services
• Nursing students--Mental health
• Mindfulness (Psychology)
• Stress management

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

dnp:88
oclc:1570815654
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:d.lib.msu.edu:dnp_88