009: Faculty Stress with Dr. Lisa Robinson, Dr. Delene Volkert, and Dr. Heidi Johnston

Wellness Warriors

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on nursing faculty around the country. It has impacted not only their work environment but their personal lives as well. Nursing faculty have had to pivot to online learning, developing new online content and strategies for their students. In addition to managing their own stress and increased workload, faculty must also focus on their students’ wellbeing, helping them to navigate school, working from home, personal time, and their stress levels.

In today’s episode, Jane is joined by Dr. Lisa Robinson, Dr. Delene Volkert, and Dr. Heidi Johnston, who will be sharing the effects of pandemic-related stress on nursing faculty and students as well as tools for embracing the new normal in the already challenging field of nursing.

What’s in this episode:

• Research on nursing faculty stress during the pandemic
• How the pandemic could impact the future of nursing education
• How the pandemic has impacted nursing students
• Why teamwork and collaboration in the workplace is beneficial
• Ways to offer support and resources to students regularly through the semester
• Some ideas for identifying personal wellness practices and achieving work/life balance
• The importance of embracing the flexibility of nursing and finding an environment that suits your interests
• How to access resources from today’s guests

For more resources, head to www.wellnesswarriors.healthcare.