Exploring Burnout and Leadership Mitigation Plans in Academic Nursing Environments
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Staff burnout in higher education may affect nursing department functionality. There is limited literature regarding staff burnout and its manifestations in nursing colleges and schools. PURPOSE: This study evaluated academic nurse leaders' perceptions of burnout and mitigation strategies in colleges and schools of nursing. METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey examined burnout and mitigation strategies among associate deans, business officers, and members of the Organizational Leadership Network (n = 105). RESULTS: Among academic leaders, 57.14% noted that staff burnout was either a notable or a major challenge. Resignations (56.86%) and difficulties in backfilling staff positions (54.90%) were the 2 most common manifestations of staff burnout. However, only a small percentage had an active burnout mitigation strategy for faculty (13.33%) and staff (6.67%). CONCLUSION: There is a disconnect between acknowledging burnout as a pressing concern and implementing effective mitigation strategies. By creating a supportive work environment and encouraging professional development, leaders can significantly reduce burnout and enhance overall employee well-being.
Source: Nurse Educator
Authors: Jennifer Saylor, Jennifer Evans, Dawn Goodolf, Nia M. Martin, Adrienne Martinez-Hollingsworth
Language: English
Topic: Stress and Burnout Research
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405354301