Implementation of a Cognitive Behavioral Skill Building Program to Improve Well-Being in Nurse Managers

Background: The American Organization for Nursing Leadership study (2021) found that nurse managers are experiencing high levels of stress which is negatively impacting their well-being. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to implement a cognitive behavioral skill building program for nurse managers to improve well-being. Methods: The population was 22 nurse managers who work in an acute care setting in a midwestern pediatric hospital. The MINDBODYSTRONG program was implemented using a virtual platform with one session per week for a 7-week period. Outcome measures were perceived stress, job satisfaction, overall health, intent to leave, and program evaluation. Data collection was completed via survey one week prior to implementation and one week after program completion. Survey tools used were the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), 7-item Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS), overall health question from the RAND 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), Intent to Leave questions and a program evaluation. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between pre- and post-survey scores for perceived stress, job satisfaction, overall health, or intent to leave scores. There were large and medium effect sizes for single items on the PSS-4 and JSS. Program evaluations showed that one hundred percent of participants felt the program was helpful. Conclusion: Clinical significance of the program was demonstrated with impact on perceived stress and job satisfaction as measures of well-being. Participants reported the program was beneficial on the program evaluation. Further analysis of qualitative themes from the program evaluation is recommended to evaluate the impact of the program.A one-year embargo was granted for this item