A strategy for staff development: self-care and self-esteem as necessary partners

Using an inservice education approach, the clinical nurse specialist can play an important role in the development of nursing staff. This article presents 10 self-care strategies (valuing strategies) that, if integrated into a nurse's personal and professional life, can increase self-esteem and healthy self-care practices. Self-care and self-esteem are described as "necessary partners." These self-care strategies can be presented to a variety of nursing groups. Utilizing experimental group exercises can enhance the learning for such lifestyle changes.