A Literature Review of Resilience and Nurse Residency Programs Using the Roy Adaptation Model

Author: Nicholas Terela

Field of Study: Health and Wellness

Faculty Mentors: Ann Fronczek

Easel: 63

Timeslot: Morning

Abstract: A narrative review using resilience and nurse residency program as keywords was conducted in EBSCOhost, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. Nurse residency programs are designed to help make the gap between a nursing program graduation and clinical institution hire easier by bridging that transition. However, while nurse residency programs are common, resilience education, training, and development are not. The purpose of this literature review is: (a) describe the theoretical foundation of the Roy Adaptation Model for which resilience is a key component, (b) define resilience in nursing, (c) identify gaps in nursing education that translate to clinical practice addressed by NRPs, and (d) identify gaps in nursing education that are not addressed by NRPs. Further research is needed to help new nurses maintain health, develop resilience, and remain in their role.