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<strong>TNA</strong> VIRTUAL CONFERENCE | <strong>2021</strong>: YEAR OF THE NURSE 2.0 - ONE YEAR WASN’T ENOUGH<br />

<strong>TNA</strong> Resolution<br />

Nurse Well Being and Resilience<br />

Whereas, The National Academy of Medicine has formed an action collaborative on clinician well-being and<br />

resilience;<br />

Whereas, clinician well-being supports improved patient-clinician relationships, a high-functioning care<br />

team, and an engaged and effective workforce;<br />

Whereas, The National Academy of Medicine reports 43% of nurses experience symptoms of burnout which<br />

can result in immense costs, personally, professionally, as well as, a cost to health care organizations and<br />

patient care;<br />

Whereas, nurses experience depressive symptoms at a rate more than double that of the general adult<br />

population and untreated depression can lead to suicide; therefore, be it<br />

Resolved, that the Tennessee Nurses Association will stand with and support all nurses in improving<br />

resiliency and well-being; and be it further<br />

Resolved, that the Tennessee Nurses Association will provide resources for nurses to measure burnout and<br />

encourage individual strategies to promote well-being; and be it further<br />

Resolved, that the Tennessee Nurses Association will encourage institutions and hospitals to respond and<br />

provide nurse wellness/resiliency programs; and be it further<br />

Resolved, that the Tennessee Nurses Association will work with appropriate parties to create transparency<br />

in nurse suicide reporting.<br />

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