Exploring Burnout and Leadership Mitigation Plans in Academic Nursing Environments.
作者信息
Saylor Jennifer, Evans Jennifer, Goodolf Dawn, Martin Nia M, Martinez-Hollingsworth Adrienne
机构信息
Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware (Dr Saylor); University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana (Dr Evans); Helen S. Breidegam School of Nursing and Public Health, Moravian University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Dr Goodolf); Loma Linda University School of Nursing, Loma Linda, California (Dr Martin); Samuel Merritt University College of Nursing, Oakland, California (Dr Martin); and AltaMed Institute for Health Equity (AIHE), Los Angeles, California (Dr Martinez-Hollingsworth).
出版信息
Nurse Educ. 2025;50(3):140-144. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001782. Epub 2024 Dec 13.
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.
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