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

 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

 Emotional A 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 life starts with a high quality you --Cheryl Richardson

Ann O’Sullivan, MSN, RN, CNE, NE-BC, ANEF Assistant Dean, Associate Professor Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing , ext 6984 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: Series-Vulnerability-and-Inspired-Leadership References