Nurses Leading the Way

4th 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 6984aosullivan@brcn.edu

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