
Wellbeing
04/01/24 • 63 min
EPISODE 4: The topic of this conversation is the impact of chronic stress and burnout on nurses and how it affects patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. Nurses often work long hours and face emotional and physical trauma while caring for their patients. Their wellbeing directly affects the quality of care they provide, as well as their own job satisfaction and the nursing workforce. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Jeffs, will discuss ways organizations can improve clinician wellbeing and provide actionable steps for listeners to support themselves and those they lead.
Guest: Patrick Jeffs, PhD, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Solution, Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Keynote Speaker. Dr. Patrick Jeffs is renowned for his expertise in mitigating the adverse effects of chronic stress in the workplace. Dr. Jeffs enhances organizational creativity, productivity, and capacity by emphasizing the critical role of burnout prevention and the power of brief, restorative pauses. His work extends across a diverse spectrum, from healthcare and academia to government and corporate sectors, always with the aim of bolstering resilience to foster peak organizational performance.
With a distinguished tenure of 15 years as a Resilience Trainer, Coach, and Consultant, Dr. Jeffs has dedicated his career to guiding individuals through challenges and nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. His resiliency coaching is particularly focused on identifying stress impacts and implementing strategies to maintain a balanced work environment.
In addition to his consulting and training work, Dr. Jeffs contributes his insights as affiliate faculty at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, blending academic rigor with practical application. His commitment to resilience extends beyond professional realms, as he actively embodies these principles in his personal life, exploring North Carolina's trails with his family and preparing for endurance challenges. Dr. Jeffs embodies the resilience he champions, making his guidance not only professional but profoundly relatable.
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To learn more about our nurse residency program and other offerings, please visit our website: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp
Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.
EPISODE 4: The topic of this conversation is the impact of chronic stress and burnout on nurses and how it affects patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. Nurses often work long hours and face emotional and physical trauma while caring for their patients. Their wellbeing directly affects the quality of care they provide, as well as their own job satisfaction and the nursing workforce. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Jeffs, will discuss ways organizations can improve clinician wellbeing and provide actionable steps for listeners to support themselves and those they lead.
Guest: Patrick Jeffs, PhD, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Solution, Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Keynote Speaker. Dr. Patrick Jeffs is renowned for his expertise in mitigating the adverse effects of chronic stress in the workplace. Dr. Jeffs enhances organizational creativity, productivity, and capacity by emphasizing the critical role of burnout prevention and the power of brief, restorative pauses. His work extends across a diverse spectrum, from healthcare and academia to government and corporate sectors, always with the aim of bolstering resilience to foster peak organizational performance.
With a distinguished tenure of 15 years as a Resilience Trainer, Coach, and Consultant, Dr. Jeffs has dedicated his career to guiding individuals through challenges and nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. His resiliency coaching is particularly focused on identifying stress impacts and implementing strategies to maintain a balanced work environment.
In addition to his consulting and training work, Dr. Jeffs contributes his insights as affiliate faculty at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, blending academic rigor with practical application. His commitment to resilience extends beyond professional realms, as he actively embodies these principles in his personal life, exploring North Carolina's trails with his family and preparing for endurance challenges. Dr. Jeffs embodies the resilience he champions, making his guidance not only professional but profoundly relatable.
Connect on LinkedIn
www.theresiliencysolution.com
https://courses.theresiliencysolution.com
Sign up for our newsletter here!
Interested in being a guest on the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast?
Fill out a guest request form
To learn more about our nurse residency program and other offerings, please visit our website: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp
Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.
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To learn more about our nurse residency program and other offerings, please visit our website: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp
Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.
Beyond Nurse Residency - Wellbeing
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Nicole Weathers
You're listening to the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, an educational series where we interview experts on all topics related to the transition of new graduate nurses into practice and beyond. I'm your host, Nicole Weathers, director of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency program. Thanks for joining us. Let's jump in. Nurses work long shifts with sometimes unrealistic workloads, often putting the needs of their patients ahead of their own. They experience mental, emotional,
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