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Nurses Leading the Way. 4 th Annual Regional QSEN Workshop May 20, 2014 Ann O’Sullivan, MSN , RN, CNE, NE-BC, ANEF Assistant Dean, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing. Objectives. Discuss the key elements of holistic nursing leadership. List three ways nurses can care for themselves. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Nurses Leading the Way4th Annual Regional QSEN WorkshopMay 20, 2014Ann O’Sullivan, MSN, RN, CNE, NE-BC, ANEFAssistant Dean, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Discuss the key elements of holistic nursing leadership.
List three ways nurses can care for themselves.
Prioritize self-care as an essential component of personal and professional development.
Objectives
“The question for every nurse—no matter the stage of his or her
education or career– is:are you the best leader
you can be?”
--Susan B. Hassmiller
What does Nursing Leadership mean to you?
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself.
When you become a leader,Success is all about growing others.
--Jack Welch
Early models: Self-engaged Great man; trait; Situational; Behavioral Centered on the leader
Integrative Theories Participative; Transactional; Transformational Other-engaged
Holistic Nurse Leadership Combination of both
Evolution of Leadership Theories
Four key elements Self-awareness and discovery
Identify, embrace, and act upon your strengths Early leadership theories
Growing others Current focus of leadership theories is on being
“other engaged” Combination of both being self engaged and
other engaged
Holistic Nurse Leadership
Practicing self-care Work-life balance; health, relaxation; finances,
etc Aware of and focus on your passions
Identify your intentions and commit to action Plan of Intention and Action Must first want to act The take next step—action
--Dr. Sue Roe (2014)
Holistic Nurse Leadership
Leading with your mind Present and in the moment Mindfulness; In the moment BREATHE—before each activity
Leading with your body Care for your own wellness Concern for the wellness of others
Practicing Self-Care
Leading with your heart Having a human-to-human connection (J. Watson) Carative factors Transpersonal Caring Caring Moment
Leading with your soul Lead with passion Communicate a vision while aware of your own
and others’ feelings, desires, and dreams
Practicing Self-Care
Quality of Life Self-Care Wheel
Self-Reflection
It’s All About the Relationships Manage Up Manage Down Manage Across Manage Within
The Leader Self-Care Challenge
“Do you have the courage to show-up, take risks, be seen,
ask for help, own our mistakes, learn from failure,
learn from joy,and can we support the people around
us in doing the same?”--Brown, 2012
Caring for self—foundation of success Time management Reflection Mindfulness Grace Refresh and Renew
Managing Within
Manage time realistically Schedule time to reflect and think Adjust your way of thinking and being Give yourself a break Take time away Spend time with energizers HAVE FUN!!
Best Practices
Health is not only to be well, but to use well every power we have. The martyr sacrifices themselves entirely in vain. Or rather not in vain: for they make the selfish mote selfish, the lazy more lazy, the narrower, narrower.
--Florence Nightingale
This desire to deeply care for others can put nurses at risk of compassion fatigue and burnout, which can also affect patients and organizations.
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Strong non-work relationships Self-care on a daily basis Maintain positive attitude HUMOR Self reflection Personal philosophy of role in caring Supportive relationships Manage chronic conditions
Personal Prevention Strategies
Debrief with colleagues Request assignment change Professional development Time off Set limits Maintain perspective Strong professional relationships Maintains professional boundaries
Professional Prevention Strategies
Nutrition Exercise Sleep and rest Accountability Buddy
Physical Self-Care Action Plan
Reduce stress Mindfulness Meditation Exercise Self-talk Yoga Tai Chi
Mental Self-Care Action Plan
EmotionalA sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ John Steinbeck Spiritual Relationship Choice
Make choices from self-compassion
Self-Care Action Plan
Healing is a lifelong journey into wholeness.
Becoming healed involves learning to trust life.
--Barbara Dossey
Self-Care: A Lifelong Journey
Today I choose to:
Today I will start:
Today I will continue:
Today I will stop:
Self-Care Action Plan
A high quality lifestarts with a
high quality you
--Cheryl Richardson
Ann O’Sullivan, MSN, RN, CNE, NE-BC, ANEFAssistant Dean, Associate ProfessorBlessing-Rieman College of Nursing217-228-5520, ext [email protected]
Presenter
Richards, K., Sheen, E., & Mazzer, M. (2014). Self-Care and You. Nursesbooks: Silver Spings, MD
Brown, B. (2012). Leadership Series: Vulnerability and inspired leadership. Retrieved from: http://www.impatientoptimists.org/Posts/2012/11/Leadership-Series-Vulnerability-and-Inspired-Leadership
References