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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. But what many nurses fail to do is take care of themselves. Self-care can enhance mental and physical health, ultimately leading to improved patient care.

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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. Assess Your Motivation and Goals Transitioning into leadership requires clarity about why you want to make the move. Ask yourself questions like: What draws me to leadership? How can I make a broader impact on patient care?

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Self-Care for Nurses: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being

The Gypsy Nurse

Long hours, high patient volumes, difficult working conditions, and the emotional toll of caring for others can lead to nurse burnouta state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Preventing burnout and prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining both health and happiness throughout a nursing career.

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

Nurse leadership plays a critical role in driving healthcare innovations and improving health outcomes. Nurse Leadership Initiatives Nurse-Led Care Models Nurse leaders in Delaware have championed the implementation of innovative care models, such as nurse-managed health centers and advanced practice nurse-led clinics.

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Self-Leadership is Self-Love

Diane Sieg

Whats love got to do with Self-Leadership? Self-Leadership is based on the relationship you have with yourself and has to start with love and respect for yourself. In other words, practicing self-love to make the best decisions that positively affect your well-being. As it turns out, everything.

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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

The recent 2024 Longitudinal Nursing Leadership Insight Study revealed some concerning trends: while the emotional health and well-being of nurse leaders are at their highest since 2020, nearly one-third (31%) plan to transition to different roles within a year. Lacross et al.

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The 5 Love Languages of Nurses: How Compassion Translates in Healthcare

Empowered Nurses

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages, lets explore how these languages apply to the nursing profession and how they shape the way nurses care for patients, colleagues, and even themselves.