Empowerment Strategies for Nurses: Developing Resiliency in Practice

Praise for the First Edition:

＂This is a very practical and easy to read book with many strategies to help new nurses adapt to the stressors of the workplace. It is filled with thought-provoking stories and activities that can foster confidence in tackling workplace issues as well as self-care activities to enhance wholeness and well-being....There is something in this book for everyone.＂ Score: 96, 4 stars.

--DOODY’S MEDICAL REVIEWS

This unique resource will help nurses overcome stressors and challenges when--and even before-- they arise. Featuring seven new chapters and a multitude of new authors, the second edition reflects the latest research on resilience and well-being and applies it specifically to nursing professionals.

The book describes a diverse range of proactive and preventive approaches nurses can harness in a variety of healthcare contexts. These strategies help develop strength, flexibility, and the determination to adapt to professional challenges that may at first seem daunting. Strategies are presented to conquer self-defeating thoughts, connect with positive peers, and emulate positive leadership attributes. Chapters present first-hand accounts of ＂resilience in action＂ and extensive examples that showcase evidence-based resilience strategies, along with discussion questions, creative thinking exercises, and application activities.

New to the Second Edition:

• Strategies for adapting to constant change
• Managing moral and ethical distress
• Developing effective and creative solutions for global health challenges
• Restoring resilience, health, and well-being after adversity
• New leadership dynamics
• Moving out of one’s comfort zone for personal and professional growth

Key Features:

• Includes activities that encourage readers to develop resilience capabilities as team leaders, team members, and change agents
• Highlights psychological and social resilience strategies
• Includes discussion questions and creative thinking exercises
• Supplemental instructor’s manual and PowerPoints included