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Infographic: 10 Self Care Tips for Nurses

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   October 30, 2024

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. 

According to Maryn Moreni, associate professor of nursing faculty at the Arizona College of Nursing, prioritizing self-care is crucial for maintaining well-being and can help reduce compassion fatigue and lower stress levels, allowing nurses to approach each shift with renewed energy and focus. Self-care can enhance mental and physical health, ultimately leading to improved patient care.

It's also important that CNOs encourage self-care in their workforces to promote wellness and a healthy work environment. 

Here are 10 self care tips for nurses, according to Moreni. 

Click here to view the accompanying contributed article. 

G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

Self-care can enhance mental and physical health, ultimately leading to improved patient care.

It's critical that CNOs encourage self-care in their workforces to promote wellness and a healthy work environment.


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