Community Resiliency Model Training in Rural Nurse Leaders

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of implementing a wellness intervention known as the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) training for nurse leaders. This pilot study also explores the effect of CRM on nurse leader well-being, resilience, and burnout levels in rural settings. BACKGROUND Nurse leaders report lower levels of well-being than direct care nurses, yet interventions to improve well-being remain unexplored for nurse leaders in rural settings. METHODS A pretest-posttest pilot intervention study design was used for this study, involving a 1-hour CRM training for rural nurse leaders. RESULTS Implementation of CRM training faced numerous feasibility challenges, including recruitment and follow-up. Slight improvements in well-being and burnout scores were observed, although resilience scores were slightly worse at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS More robust recruitment and retention strategies are essential for successful implementation of CRM training. Despite feasibility issues, a significant proportion of participants would recommend CRM training to others, highlighting its perceived value. Future efforts should focus on not only broadening the reach of CRM training but also implementing systems to measure its long-term effects on participant outcomes and organizational performance.