This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: A new study demonstrates that embedding short, asynchronous mindfulness practices into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curricula effectively reduces stress, combats burnout, and builds essential leadership skills. The project evaluated student responses to brief, 1-to-5-minute mindfulness modules delivered through course learning management systems.
The study is published in the journal Nurse Educator. Blumenthal, DNP, ACNP-BC, ISHLTF, served as senior author of the study, which found: "As burgeoning health care leaders, doctor of nursing practice students carry immense academic and professional loads that make initiative-taking self-care an absolute necessity rather than an afterthought," said Blumenthal. "By embedding brief, accessible mindfulness practices directly into their coursework, we can bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice—equipping nurse leaders with the emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility needed to foster healthier, more resilient environments for themselves and their teams." By integrating mindfulness into advanced nursing education, the initiative directly supports core competencies outlined in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2021 Essentials—specifically addressing person-centered care and leadership development.
Equipping nurse leaders with practical emotional regulation tools helps foster sustainable work environments and promotes long-term workforce well-being. McPhillips et al., Cultivating Resilient Doctor of Nursing Practice Leaders: Student Experiences With an Embedded Mindfulness Curriculum, Nurse Educator (2026). DOI: 10.1097/nne.0000000000002324 Provided by University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing MA in English, copy editor since 2021 with experience in higher education and health content.
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