Feasibility of a Mindfulness Education Module for Nurses: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Executive Summary

Nurse burnout is a well-defined problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and negatively affects nurses’ mental health, nursing shortages, patient safety, and quality of care. Evidence shows that mindfulness is an effective strategy for managing stress and decreasing burnout in nurses. This article describes an evidence-based practice project that translated this evidence into practice via a vetted mindfulness educational intervention for nurses in intensive care and acute care settings. The purpose of this project was to assess the feasibility of this educational intervention, processes, and outcomes with the goal to extend the project hospital-wide. Pre-intervention levels of nurse burnout were assessed using the validated Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. Future implementation of annual mindfulness education was supported through both participant and administrative feedback.

A publication for this project can be found in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing (2023).