The Neuman systems model serves as a feasible conceptual
framework in the analysis of resilience in nursing. Resilient
nurses must be able to stand strong in the face of crisis, overcome
adversity, and embrace change. The current healthcare
system demands that nurses thrive in an ever-changing environment.
There are many known stressors involved in the
nursing that have the potential to disrupt a nurse’s lines of
defense. The relationship among physiological, psychological,
sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables can
affect how well the nurse adapts to a situation. Resilience can
be learned and strengthened through primary, secondary, and
tertiary interventions. It is important that nurse professionals
build and maintain positive professional relationships, strive
for a balanced life between work and play, actively reflect on
positive and negative experiences, and develop a sense of
control over emotional situations. Exercise, rest, nutrition,
social support, and humor contribute to strengthening lines
of defense, and ultimately levels of resilience in an individual.
The Neuman systems model offers a framework that
may help to provide evidenced-based approaches to strengthening
and building resilience in nurses.