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.
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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.