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Contributed Content: How Nurses Can Practice Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

Prioritizing self-care is crucial for maintaining well-being and can help reduce compassion fatigue and lower stress levels, says this nurse educator. Editor's note: Maryn Moreni MSN-FNP, RN, CNE, is the associate professor of nursing faculty at the Arizona College of Nursing.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

Workforce composition, the development of future educators and administrators, student success, and the overall health and well-being of society are at risk when racism in nursing education persists. The impact of racism in nursing education is multifaceted, affecting both individuals and the broader institutional culture.

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Infographic: 10 Self Care Tips for Nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Here are some ways nurses can take care of themselves, says this nurse educator. Nurses have a stressful job, between caring for patients, communicating with families, and being on their feet for several hours at a time. Here are 10 self care tips for nurses, according to Moreni.

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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

Burnout is one of the most pressing reasons behind this exodus of nurses from the profession. Culture of self-sacrifice I interviewed nurses in the Netherlands about their workplace experiences including burnout for my research. Nurses often push themselves so hard to meet their patients needs that they neglect their own health.

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There is a Mental Health Crisis in Nursing

The Nursing Site

. ” This is not a new problem, but nursing schools are finally sitting up and taking note. Nursing school is a highly competitive process. There continues to be a shortage of qualified nurses for many reasons and nursing schools have a shortage of qualified nurse educators. Rutgers Univ.

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Self-Care for Nurses Starts With Leaders’ Support

Nurse.com

It’s no secret that self-care is an important part of maintaining overall health. But finding the time to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits can be a challenge for nurses. ” “One thing we found in our research is that there isn’t a leadership approach specific to health care,” Leclerc said. “We

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The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Night-Shift Nurses

Scrubs

For night-shift nurses, finding effective strategies to care for both their physical and mental health is essential for personal well-being and to provide quality patient care. However, pursuing higher education can provide a sense of accomplishment.