Objective: The aim of this study was to determine interventions recommended by nurses working in rural America to promote wellness in the workplace. Background: Over the last decade, persistent nursing shortage and an unprecedented post-pandemic period challenged health care systems. There is limited literature addressing these challenges from the perspective of nurses in rural America. Methods: The longitudinal, qualitative study used focus groups to understand the nurses’ recommended interventions. Clinical nurses (n=14), nurse leaders (n=17), and advanced practice nurses (n=12) from tertiary and rural settings participated in the first focus group session. Clinical nurses (n=11), nurse leaders (n=13), and advanced practice nurses (n=9) participated in the second focus group session. Results: The participants prioritized wellness interventions that could impact nurses in their role and work setting across the United States. Recommended unique interventions aligning with role and work setting are provided by the authors. Conclusions: Study findings provide organizational leaders with interventions to explore that may have a positive impact on nurse wellness in their health care systems. Future research is recommended to investigate the effects of these interventions on nurses’ wellness.
Robinson et al. (Wed,) studied this question.