New Coaching Program to Support for Nurses in High-Stress Work

In late May, the NSNU shared information about Nova Scotia Health partnering with AIR (Atlantic Institute of Resilience) to offer the Resilience InsideOut Coaching Program. Part of the acute care Recruitment and Retention Innovation Fund commitment, the program supports participants to stay calm and confident during stressful moments, manage emotional overload from difficult shifts, and regain a sense of balance and control at work. 

The response to NSNU’s e-memo has been outstanding. Feedback from AIR’s founder, Dr. Jackie Kinley, indicates that following NSNU’s communication on May 27th, within 48 hours more than 30 NSNU members reached out seeking support, which speaks both to the need and willingness of members to engage when they receive information through channels of trust, such as the Nurses’ Union. 

Of the program, some nurses have said, it’s exactly what they needed, great insight and a clear direction.

Participation in this program is completely voluntary and is separate from EAP services or other supports you may be receiving through NSH. Personal information from your assessment, coaching sessions, and BrainGym is confidential and not shared with NSH. 

AIR says there is still more capacity in the program to accommodate more nurses and wants to ensure supports are reaching nurses equitably across the province.

Visit nsnu.ca/NursingRecruitment/Retention to access the AIR Participant Brochure.

If you have any questions, please contact AIR directly at programs [at] air-institutes.com