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The importance of well-being programs has never been more critical. Virtual Schwartz Rounds (VSR) provide a platform for connecting with nursing colleagues facing challenging experiences while trying to care for themselves and others. Over the past three years, 2,346 nurses have registered for at least one VSR session. But who exactly are the nurses participating […]

The New Jersey Nursing Well-Being Institute has hosted over 90 Virtual Schwartz Rounds (VSR) sessions in the past three years, offering a flexible, free forum where nurses can connect with peers.

Are workplace emotional well-being programs available for New Jersey nurses? To answer this question, on April 23, 2024, we launched a statewide survey targeting nurses who attended the Virtual Schwartz Rounds (VSR) emotional support program.

School nurses are responsible for student health and well-being. We piloted our survey among a sample of school nurses and found that when it comes to their own emotional well-being, they have few outlets available.

New Jersey Virtual Schwartz Rounds (VSR) programs aim to provide a forum for nursing peers facing challenging experiences to connect virtually while trying to care for themselves and others. These VSRs have been running since November 2020 through the New Jersey Nursing Emotional Well-Being Institute (NJ-NEW).

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the critical role of nurses cannot be overstated. Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare, navigating complex situations while providing compassionate care to all New Jerseyans.

The World Health Organization recognizes burnout as a major workplace problem exacerbated by unrelieved stress. In the U.S., the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has recognized the impact of burnout on the U.S. health care workforce.