R³ – the Renewal, Resilience and Retention of Maryland Nurses Initiative
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The Resilient Nurse Episode 34: Creating a Futuristic World Without Nurses – An Audio Journey
This podcast episode takes the listener on a journey as Simon Adler joins Dr. Rushton to discuss a project exploring a potential future without nurses. Simon spent a decade developing and producing sound design stories for Radiolab and is now an independent writer/producer. In a new collaboration between the R3 team and the iDeas Lab at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Simon wrote and produced an audio documentary transporting listeners into a dystopian experience using immersive sound design to explore this potential new world and ultimately serve as a call to action. Listen in as Dr. Rushton and Simon discuss their experience in producing the audio documentary, and how they hope that it might be used to explore the future of healthcare and reframe the nursing narrative in this not-so-distant future, all while preserving humanity in the process.
To access the “A World Without Nurses” audio documentary and companion
facilitation guide, please click this link:
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a short film exploring what it means to be a nurse today
Dr. Cynda Rushton and the R3: Resilient Nurses Initiative team, in conjunction with the iDeas Lab at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics are collaborating on a short film to promote a new narrative about nursing, build community and support networks, and invite nurses to rekindle a sense of joy and fulfillment that is an integral part of their irreplaceable work. Ultimately, we see the film as a catalyst for raising the voices of nurses across Maryland and beyond.
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R³ – Tools and Modules
Meeting every day challenges with confidence, resilience and integrity often requires creating new habits. Tools that build skills of self-stewardship, giving voice to values, ethical practice and mindfulness can help establish new pathways toward amplified resilience in ourselves and our healthcare systems.
Welcome to R3
Welcome to R3 (Renewal, Resilience and Retention) Resilient Nurses Initiative, Maryland!
Nurses are resilient, and we want to keep them that way! Whether referred to as burnout, moral distress or simply stress, there’s not a CEO, CNO or SON Dean who doesn’t worry about it nor is there a faculty member, student or frontline nurse who hasn’t seen or experienced it first-hand.
The R³ (Renewal, Resilience and Retention of Maryland Nurses) Initiative is a statewide effort to strengthen the resilience, well-being, leadership, and retention of Maryland nurses, nursing students, educators, and novice nurses. Through evidence-informed resources, practical tools, educational modules, research, statewide partnerships and collaborative learning opportunities, R³ helps address burnout, moral distress, and workplace challenges while promoting ethical practice and healthier work environments. The initiative also brings together academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and nursing leaders to support and strengthen Maryland’s nursing workforce. R3 is building a stronger healthcare workforce and helping ensure that every Marylander has access to high-quality, compassionate, and ethically grounded nursing care.
About R3
R3 is possible through a NSPII grant. This funding supports the development and implementation of a statewide initiative for academic faculty, nursing students, Nurse Residency Program educators, and novice nurses to strengthen the resiliency and ethical practice curriculum before and after graduation. To help mend the gap, this trans-institutional academic/practice collaboration addresses root causes of distress and disengagement and aims to:
- improve nurses’ well-being
- strengthen the bridge from education to practice
- begin to shift the culture toward one that supports the integrity and resilience of students, faculty and practicing nurses
From the original beginning in 2020, The R3 resources have grown to include over 40 tools and modules to help meet everyday challenges with confidence, resiliency and integrity. We have also created additional resources to help bolster the nursing workforce pipeline, amplify the voice of nursing, renew nursing’s covenant with the public, and advocate for needed change. In the near future we look forward to expanding our resources to target underserved, nurse leaders, and mental health needs – so please check back periodically!
We welcome you to explore the following assets on the website:
Contact US
For questions or to share your tools and resources, please contact us at [email protected]
Cynda Hylton Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN
Chief Synergy Strategist
R3 Resilient Nurses Initiative, Maryland
[email protected]
“As we pause to celebrate the contributions nurses have made to the outcomes of patients, families and health care organizations across Maryland, we must also pause to honor nurses sacrifices, courage and compassion.”
Celebrating Nurses In Maryland and Beyond
“Ten Things You Can Do to Support Nurses. By Cynda Rushton, Susan Reinhard, February 1, 2023.”
Ten Thing You Can Do To Support Nurses
“Nurses are resilient. Learn how Maryland nurses are staying that way!”
Read Stories Of Resilience
“We are all resilient and courageous; sometimes we just need the tools and support to help access what is already inside of us.”
Jen Simmons RN, Surgery – Resilient and Courageous
“Self-stewardship is a sacred act of integrity”
Cynda Rushton PhD, RN, FAAN – Self-Stewardship
R³ Events
No events are scheduled at this time.
SUBMIT YOUR STORY
Submit your story of resilience in writing or by video by addressing the following:
- If video is available, please send .mp4 or .mov files to [email protected].
- If in writing, no more than 400 words or if video no more than 5 minutes
- Briefly describe what happened/your situation where your resilience was needed.
- In what ways did your resilience shine through?
- What kept you resilient during this time? (E.g., Activities such as meditation, connecting with your values, and taking a break)
- How will you remember this in the future?
“Nurses are a precious resource in our healthcare system. Now is the time for us to stand together to restore our workforce and our profession.”
Dr. Cynda H. Rushton