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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.
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Nurses Leading the Way 4th 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. Prioritize self-care as an essential component of personal and professional development.
What does Nursing Leadership mean to you? “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
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, Success is all about growing others. --Jack Welch
Evolution of Leadership Theories • 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
Holistic Nurse Leadership • 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)
Practicing Self-Care • 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
Self-Reflection Quality of Life Self-Care Wheel
The Leader Self-Care Challenge It’s All About the Relationships Manage Up Manage Down Manage Across Manage Within
“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
Managing Within Caring for self—foundation of success Time management Reflection Mindfulness Grace Refresh and Renew
Best Practices 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!!
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout 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.
Personal Prevention Strategies 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
Professional Prevention Strategies Debrief with colleagues Request assignment change Professional development Time off Set limits Maintain perspective Strong professional relationships Maintains professional boundaries
Physical Self-Care Action Plan Nutrition Exercise Sleep and rest Accountability Buddy
Mental Self-Care Action Plan • Reduce stress • Mindfulness • Meditation • Exercise • Self-talk • Yoga • Tai Chi
Self-Care Action Plan • Emotional A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ John Steinbeck • Spiritual • Relationship • Choice • Make choices from self-compassion
Self-Care: A Lifelong Journey Healing is a lifelong journey into wholeness. Becoming healed involves learning to trust life. --Barbara Dossey
Self-Care Action Plan Today I choose to: Today I will start: Today I will continue: Today I will stop:
A high quality life starts with a high quality you --Cheryl Richardson
Presenter Ann O’Sullivan, MSN, RN, CNE, NE-BC, ANEF Assistant Dean, Associate Professor Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing 217-228-5520, ext 6984 aosullivan@brcn.edu
References 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