FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK RESILIENCE OF FILIPINO NURSES IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN TARLAC CITY

Nursing is a challenging and stressful profession on its own. The health and well-being of nurses are important as it can greatly affect work performance, and the pressures and demands of the job may possibly lead to various physical and mental health problems. Building resilience is recognized as an important factor to help nurses remain in the profession. This study was conducted to determine the level of work resilience, and the factors associated with it. An analytical cross-sectional design was utilized in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s correlation. The findings revealed moderate resiliency in how nurses manage their stress at work, while a partially high resiliency was seen in how nurses maintain their physical fitness, healthy diet, and work composure. The overall work resilience of nurses was found to be at high levels among Filipino nurses. It is concluded that overall work resilience is influenced by financial situation and health condition. Further study is recommended to explore other mediating factors in work resilience.