Professional Readiness Through Emotional Preparedness (PREP): A Quasi-experimental Study of a Workshop Series for Newly Licensed Nurses in Residency Programs

AdventHealth

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the PREP program on participants' psychological and occupational well-being, and work readiness

Description

This study will examine the impact of 5-month educational workshop series Professional Readiness through Emotional Preparedness (PREP) embedded within existing nurse residency programs. The PREP program will focus on knowledge acquisition and skill development in mindfulness, intentional recovery, emotional agility, self-compassion, mental health literacy, empowerment, and mindful self-care.

Eligibility

Age range: Not specified
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Nurse resident employed by AdventHealth working in acute care/hospital setting * Able to speak, read, and understand English * Able to provide informed consent * Willing and able to comply with study procedures and requirements for duration of study Exclusion Criteria: * Not in a current RN residency program * Unwilling or unable to comply with all study procedures and requirements for the duration of the study

Interventions

Behavioral
Professional Readiness through Emotional Preparedness (PREP) program
5-month educational workshop series

Location

AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando, Florida