Advancing Wellness in 2022 for Professional Nurses: A Time for Action, Not Gestures
1University of Florida.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|December 16, 2021
Abstract:
The holiday season in the United States is concluding, bringing a time to focus on the new year and new beginnings. In many cultures, although the new year may be celebrated at different times in a calendar year, this annual milestone may lead to introspection about how to live "better" on personal, professional, and existential levels. The new year may also lead to renewed attention to making personal resolutions to support "wellness," promoting mental and physical health across different life domains.
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