title: The role of resilience in involuntary chief nursing officer job loss.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss the role resilience plays for chief nursing officers who have experienced involuntary loss of their positions. Various definitions of resilience based on 3 stages of resilience inquiry that have evolved over time and the "Broaden-and-Build Theory" of positive emotions are presented. Based on this foundation, recommendations are presented to help these chief nursing officers develop or enhance their resilience to move forward to a successful future.
authors.affiliation: Georgia Southern University, School of Nursing, Statesboro.
authors.forename: Ellen K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D016542:Chief Executive Officers, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support