

The University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ is gaining national visibility for its work on clinician well-being. Assistant Professor Frankie B. Hale, has been selected as a Changemaker Accelerator in Cohort 2 of the , a yearlong program that brings together national leaders to develop and scale innovative strategies for improving clinician resilience and well-being.
The selection recognizes Hale¡¯s research on reducing burnout and supporting well-being in nurses. Her work focuses on translating evidence-based strategies into practical tools for students and faculty, helping prepare the next generation of clinicians for sustainable careers in healthcare. Hale also contributes to the State of Well-Being Project through the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Governor¡¯s Office of Wellness and Resilience.
Expanding impact through national collaboration

Through the NAM program, Hale will work with national leaders¡ªincluding the American Nurses Association (ANA)¡ªto expand evidence-based strategies developed with community partners. Using a simulation learning model, her project provides student nurses with practical tools to strengthen their well-being and resilience as they navigate the demands of clinical work.
“I¡¯m excited to bring what we¡¯re learning here in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to a national stage, and then bring back strategies and resources that can make a real difference for our students and faculty,” Hale said. “This work is about more than measuring burnout¡ªit¡¯s about creating sustainable ways to support the well-being of the people who care for our communities every day.”
By the end of the program, Hale hopes to build lasting peer-to-peer partnerships with national leaders and translate those lessons into actionable programs at UH, advancing the school¡¯s mission to train the next generation of clinicians who thrive in their professional and personal lives.
