Grit is the perseverance and passion to achieve long-term goals. It is associated with lower levels of burnout, job turnover, and higher levels of personal well-being. At a time when burnout is high among healthcare providers, it is important to have gritty individuals in academic and clinical roles. In this lecture, you will learn what grit is and how it is measured. Strategies will be provided for CRNAs and SRNAs to increase grit in their personal and professional life.
Learning Objectives:
Define grit and describe grit assessment in academic and clinical setting.
Define burnout and relate characteristics of grit to reduced rates of burnout.
Develop strategies to become grittier to achieve long-term goals.
