Nurses work in the foxhole of the healthcare battlefield. Their work is emotionally grueling andphysically draining. This easy-to-follow book offers a new skill set to cope with the challengesof nursing and sustain compassion in the long term. Backed by scientific evidence, the bookteaches mindfulness and compassion practices to lessen stress, enhance relationships,improve patient care, and reduce patient risk. With a new understanding of everyday mindfulness and compassion, nurses can overcomethe myriad contemporary challenges inherent in the workplace—and in their own lives.This book will show you how to: Nurture others without depleting yourself Overcome compassion fatigue and burnout Decrease frustration and job overwhelm Reduce mistakes through managing attention Respond rather than react to crisesRevive your love for your profession
"This book should be part of every nurses's education." - Bernie Siegel, MD, Author of "A Book of Miracles" and "The Art of Healing"."An incredibly valuable tool for all nurses who want to serve but also to nurture themselves." -Bronnie Ware, Author of "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying".
"Finally, there is an accessible and effective way to avoid burnout and become healthy, balanced and grounded. An invaluable resource for nurses!" - Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN, FAAN, Author of "Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice."