Content courtesy of Chamberlain College of Nursing
Content courtesy of Chamberlain College of Nursing
CARING FOR OTHERS begins with
CARING FOR OTHERS begins with
CARING FOR SELF CARING FOR SELF
Susan L. Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, President, Chamberlain College of Nursing Jill Price, PhD, MSN, RN, Assistant Dean of the RN-BSN Online Degree Completion Option, Chamberlain College of Nursing
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urses spend most of their day caring for others, so it can be easy to lose sight of self-care as an essential part of being an extraordinary nurse. Practicing self-care helps nurses stay healthy, both mentally and physically, and creates a strong foundation for providing care to patients and their families, which creates a community of health.
Some facets of Some facets of
self-care are as simple as getting enough sleep, eating well and finding healthy ways to cope with stress. But caring for your whole self also involves
self-care are as simple as getting enough sleep, eating well and finding healthy ways to cope with caring for your also involves
they can dig more deeply into their current professional role or pursue new areas of interest. This academic foundation can energize nurses with a renewed sense of purpose or direction.
Practicing self-care helps nurses stay healthy, both mentally and physically
meeting intellectual needs, personal goals and the desire to fulfill your potential as a nurse and human being.
meeting intellectual needs, personal goals
Educational advancement can address each of these deeper needs and help you build confidence, broaden your perspective and find professional fulfillment through scholarship and research. Continuing education also helps nurses enhance their knowledge and develop specializations, so
healthcare on a global scale. Advanced education can give nurses the background knowledge they need to feel confident in sharing their strategic recommendations collaborating with others on important policy or clinical issues. Thanks to their ability
Nurses who are committed to lifelong learning gain exposure to industry trends that are currently transforming healthcare on a global scale. Advanced education can give nurses the background knowledge they need to feel confident in sharing their strategic recommendations when collaborating with others on important policy or clinical issues. Thanks to their ability
to think critically, nurses with advanced
to think critically, nurses with advanced education can feel empowered to speak up for change and be recognized among their peers as a nurse who takes an active role in keeping up with the ever-evolving healthcare industry. Additionally, advanced education
prepares nurses to assume leadership positions and perpetuates self-care in the workplace, whether through helping others
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