Nursing Faculty Job Satisfaction During COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study.

AIM: The aim of this study was to understand stress, resilience, and compassion satisfaction of nursing faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify factors related to their job satisfaction. BACKGROUND: The impacts of COVID-19 on faculty stress, resilience, compassion satisfaction, and job satisfaction were unknown. METHOD: A mixed-methods survey was distributed electronically to nursing faculty in the United States. RESULTS: Compassion satisfaction and resilience were positively correlated with job satisfaction; stress and job satisfaction were negatively correlated. Feeling safe to teach, feeling supported by administration, and spending more hours teaching online were positively associated with job satisfaction. Three themes were identified: challenges in the workplace, struggles with personal stressors, and building capacity in the face of the unknown. CONCLUSION: Faculty reported a strong professional commitment to nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leadership that supported faculty through concern for their safety contributed to participants' ability to respond to the challenges experienced.

Analyzing the Effects of Family Presence and Visitation Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Nurse Leaders and Non-Nurse Leaders.

AIM: This analysis seeks to identify the effect of family presence and visitation during COVID-19 pandemic among nurses and nurse leaders. BACKGROUND: Visitation restrictions were widespread during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic and were a potential source of distress for nurses. Few studies have examined sources of distress, such as visitation restrictions, among nurse leaders and non-nurse leaders. METHODS: Secondary analysis was performed using a national survey of nurses conducted by the American Nurses Foundation. RESULTS: More nurse leaders than nonleaders reported that nurses were involved in policy decisions/discussions and that visitation restrictions created additional burdens. There was similar level of agreement among nurse leaders and nonleaders that restrictions were not in the best interest of the patients. Many nurses reported the restrictions impacted their own well-being. CONCLUSION: Visitation restrictions were a likely source of distress. Improvements to communication, planning, and transparency should be considered in preparation for future emergencies that may require visitation restrictions.

Exploring the experiences of nursing faculty during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-A qualitative descriptive study.

Aim: To gain an understanding of the experiences of nurse educators during the COVID-19 crisis. Background: The pandemic forced the closure of colleges and universities nationwide. Nurse educators were challenged to offer didactic and experiential learning in online formats. Design: Qualitative description. Method: A purposive sample of 27 nurse educators employed in Maryland participated in semi-structured interviews from February to April 2021. Content analysis was performed by two researchers independently and results compared for thematic analysis. Results: Three themes were identified: (1) uncertainty within pandemic ambiguity, (2) prioritizing pedagogy, and (3) professional commitment. Conclusion: Faculty need increased pedagogical support for online teaching. Online pedagogies must include ways to support student emotional well-being and development of clinical judgment. A profession-wide reflection of how nursing education can meet the evolving needs of the health care system, especially when access to clinical sites is limited, is warranted.

Leadership, professional quality of life and moral distress during COVID-19: A mixed-methods approach.

AIM: To understand the impact of professional stressors on nurses' and other health care providers' professional quality of life and moral distress as they cared for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND: Health care providers caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic are at increased risk of decreased professional quality of life and increased moral distress. METHODS: A convergent mixed-methods design and snowball sampling was used to collect survey data (n = 171) and semi-structured interviews (n = 23) among health care providers working in the inpatient setting. RESULTS: Perceived lack of support from executive leadership, access to personal protective equipment and constantly changing guidelines led to decreased professional quality of life and increased moral distress among health care providers. CONCLUSION: Findings from this study indicate that shared governance, disaster management training and enhanced communication may assist executive leadership to reduce the likelihood of decreased professional quality of life and increased moral distress in front line health care providers. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Following the principles of shared governance may assist executive leadership to promote and acknowledge the significance of the role of health care providers at the bedside. Additionally, disaster management training and open communication are crucial to ensure that health care providers are adequately informed and supported at the bedside.

Healthcare providers' challenges during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: A qualitative approach.

The uncertain trajectory of COVID-19 has led to significant psychosocial impacts on nurses and other healthcare providers. Given the critical role of these providers in pandemic response, this study sought to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers caring for adult patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted via semi-structured interviews. A purposeful sample of healthcare providers (n = 23) caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic was recruited to participate in interviews via snowball sampling and an information systems-supported recruiting process (e-recruiting). Thematic analysis revealed four themes: (1) Managing isolation, fear, and increased anxiety; (2) adapting to changes in healthcare practice and policy; (3) addressing emotional and physical needs of patients and their families; and (4) navigating evolving workplace safety. New evidence was introduced about nurses practicing outside their usual role. Nurses and other healthcare providers consistently reported increased anxiety during the pandemic. Hospital administrations can proactively support healthcare providers during this and future pandemics by ensuring access to mental health programs, standardizing communication, and developing plans that address equipment and supply availability.