Awakening the nurse healer within

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Promotion
• Holistic Care

Background:

• Nurses play a vital role in promoting health and well-being across diverse populations.
• Effective nursing care requires nurses to understand their role as healers and prioritize self-care.
• The demands of healthcare necessitate a focus on both patient care and caregiver well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a framework for nurses to understand the role of the healer.
• To introduce methods for nurses to practice self-care and facilitate personal healing.
• To emphasize the importance of knowledgeable and compassionate caregiving in nursing.

Main Methods:

• Exploration of the concept of the nurse as a healer.
• Introduction of practical self-care strategies for nurses.
• Discussion on fostering personal growth toward wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.

Main Results:

• Nurses can enhance their capacity for healing by integrating self-care practices.
• Understanding the healer role empowers nurses to provide more compassionate and effective care.
• A framework is presented to support nurses in their personal and professional development.

Conclusions:

• Self-care is essential for nurses to effectively promote health and well-being in others.
• Nurses must embrace the healer role and prioritize their own healing to provide optimal care.
• A future vision for healthcare emphasizes knowledgeable, compassionate caregiving and holistic nursing practice.