11 Stavanger, Norway | 12 - 15 May 2022 10th EORNA Congress Symposia Resilience is a vital skill that nurses require which will enable them to reflect on their experiences and develop stress coping tactics (McAllister, 2013). This is further reiterated by McGee (2006) who suggests that the promotion of personal growth is paramount for nurses. Recognising the value of developing resilience may increase retention within the profession. Schulte (2013) state that healthcare organisations needed to develop resilience in their leaders in order to inspire the people working within them. Resilience breeds resilience. The author advises that recognising the benefit of resilience may help reduce nurse’s stress and illness associated with stress. Resilience may reduce attrition and improve retention of much needed nurses. It is important to consider it is an innate quality that can be nurtured. The author who is an experienced perioperative nurse and is currently undertaking a doctorate in Stress has designed strategies to develop resilience. These are based on her experience, observation and extensive reading. The strategy known as the (OSPCS) strategy include: • Optimism cultivation • Shift the focus/Flip the thought • Process difficult feelings • Connect • Self-awareness
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