Description
Book SynopsisProvides nurses with the tools, practices, and strategies to enhance their well-being and protect against burnout.
Exhausting schedules and a tumultuous work environment have left many nurses feeling burned out. The COVID-19 pandemic only compounded problems that have been plaguing nurses for decades. How can you take care of others when you don''t have the time or energy to take care of yourself? In Courageous Well-Being for Nurses, Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse, psychotherapist, and educator Donna Gaffney and National Board-certified health and wellness coach Nicole Foster provide essential strategies and resources.
Learn about the research underpinning the science of well-being and discover practices that can reduce stress, rejuvenate your capacity for caring, and improve the quality of your own life. Informed by inspirational stories and real-life guidance from nurses around the world, this book provides you with the steps to thrive
Trade Review
I would recommend this book to all my nursing colleagues and students. I always emphasize how important it is to take care of your own well-being when you are caring for others. This book has a wealth of resources, practices, and suggestions all in one place that can really aid student nurses to build a practice before they even fully enter the profession.
—Elmarie Botha, DNP, RN
Courageous Well-Being for Nurses is a comprehensive guide designed to assist nurses in enhancing their well-being, mitigating burnout, and thriving both personally and professionally. It blends scientific insights with practical strategies and real-life guidance, rendering it an invaluable resource for nurses who seek to prioritize their mental and emotional health while continuing to provide exemplary care to others.
—Robin Cogan, The Relentless School Nurse
Table of Contents
Foreword by Anne Hofmeyer, RN PhD
Foreword by Susan Salmond, RN, EdD, ANEF, FAAN
Preface
Prologue
Introduction
1. Becoming Self-Compassionate
2. Managing Stress
3. Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation
4. Sleeping Well
5. Nourishing Well
6. Implementing Daily Movement and Exercise
7. Embracing Nature and the Outdoors
8. Finding Sanctuary in Words, Images, and Sounds
9. Seeking Empowerment Through Advocacy and Activism
10. Navigating the Challenges of the Healthcare Landscape
11. Continuing the Journey of Transformation and Healing
Afterword
Acknowledgments
Appendix
Index
