Here are three tools that nurses and nurse leaders can use to prioritize their wellbeing.
Focusing on wellbeing is critical for nurse leaders who want to combat burnout and lower nurse turnover rates.
For CNOs who want to prioritize wellbeing and self-leadership for their workforces, Diane Sieg, a registered nurse, author, and the creator of the Well-Being Coaching Initiative, suggested "CPR," but not in the traditional sense of the term.
"CPR stands for compassion, presence, and recovery," Sieg said. "It's not the CPR that nurses are familiar with, but [it's] just as lifesaving because it infuses more energy, more engagement, [and] more connection into your work and life."
Here are the steps for wellbeing CPR.
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G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Nurse leaders can promote wellbeing and lead by example with CPR, which stands for compassion, presence, and recovery.
CNOs and CNEs must be role models and treat themselves with kindness, avoid negative self-talk and unrealistic expectations, and not run themselves ragged.