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Caring for self while learning to care for others: a challenge for nursing students
Mary Ann Stark1, Juanita Manning-Walsh, Sally Vliem
1Bronson School of Nursing, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008, USA. mary.stark@wmich.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|July 19, 2005
Summary
Undergraduate nursing students often neglect self-care. A course requiring self-care strategies and practice time significantly increased nursing students' engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors, improving overall self-care.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Undergraduate nursing students frequently prioritize patient care over personal well-being.
- Neglecting self-care can negatively impact student health and academic performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a structured self-care intervention on undergraduate nursing students.
- To determine if incorporating self-care into a nursing course enhances students' health-promoting behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest, single-group design was employed.
- Sixty-seven full-time junior nursing students developed a lifestyle self-care plan.
- Students dedicated 2 hours weekly to practicing self-care behaviors.
Main Results:
- The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II indicated significant increases in six of seven measured scales.
- Students demonstrated enhanced engagement in various self-care activities post-intervention.
- The intervention effectively promoted healthier lifestyle choices among nursing students.
Conclusions:
- Integrating self-care strategies into nursing curricula can foster improved self-care practices.
- Providing dedicated time and structure for self-care is crucial for nursing students' well-being.
- Nursing education should emphasize the importance of self-care for future healthcare professionals.