Introduction: Nurses play a vital role in the Palestinian healthcare system and work in challenging environments. Theirwell-being and providing high-quality care can be affected by multiple stressors. Resilience among nurses is essentialfor sustaining an effective workforce. This study explores sources of resilience among nurses working in the hospitals inNablus, northern West Bank, Palestine.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was used. Purposeful sampling selected three hospitals (one gov -ernmental, one private, and one non-profit). Three focus group discussions were conducted with 24 full-time hospitalnurses between October and December 2018. Group discussions were held in Arabic, then transcribed to paper theninductive thematic analysis done, and finally, the themes and sub-themes translated in English by a certified translator.Results: Analysis yielded four main themes and eight sub-themes: Patriotic values and beliefs; motivation; coping skills;and supportive relationships.Conclusions: Understanding nurses’ sources of resilience can inform interventions to support their well-being and capac-ity to face adversity. Further research is recommended to examine changes over time and in other regions of Palestine.Keywords: Resilience; nursing; Palestine; phenomenolog
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Title

journal of health sciences

Publisher

the University of Sarajevo

Publisher Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

--

Year

2025

Pages

1-7