Abstract
Introduction: Professional nurses are central to healthcare, providing holistic, patient-centered care across diverse settings. The scope and complexity of nursing responsibilities contribute to high levels of stress and burnout, placing workforce well-being and retention at risk. Accessible mindfulness-based education may offer a practical approach to supporting resilience and stress management. Purpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice project examined the impact of a mindfulness-focused podcast series on perceived stress, resilience, and physiologic stress indicators among licensed nurses. The project explored the feasibility and potential benefits of podcast-based education for promoting mindfulness, reducing stress, and supporting personal and professional resilience. Methods: A mixed-methods, pre-post intervention design evaluated a three-episode mindfulness podcast delivered over 12 weeks. Nurses were recruited through professional networks and completed baseline measures using the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Perceived Stress Scale–10 (PSS-10), and a demographic survey. Post-intervention measures included repeat BRS and PSS-10 surveys, participant feedback, and self-reported heart rate. Results: Item-level analysis of the BRS demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in perceived ability to bounce back from stress. PSS-10 findings revealed significant improvements in internal stress experiences, including reductions in nervousness and increased confidence in managing personal well-being. Descriptive heart rate analysis showed a modest reduction in mean values. Significance: Podcast-based mindfulness education represents a feasible, low-burden strategy for supporting short-term stress management and coping skills. These findings suggest mindfulness podcasts may preferentially influence perceived stress and emotional regulation.