Nurses Preparedness: Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis
Nurses play a pivotal role in overcoming the challenges of the pandemic crisis by focusing on self-care, building courage, and spiritual wellbeing. The presentation highlights the changing dynamics at professional, personal, and societal levels and emphasizes the importance of reverence for life, respect for dignity, and dynamic action in nursing philosophy. Addressing physical, emotional, social, and other challenges, nurses stand as frontline warriors offering selfless service amidst various adversities.
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RGUHS-ECHO India online training/ Education for COVID-19 Awareness Topic: Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Prof. (Dr.) Zeanath Cariena J, HOD, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Sri Devaraj Urs, College of Nursing & Chief Nursing Officer- R.L. Jalappa Hospital & Research Centre Kolar nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 1
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Presentation Highlights Nurses - Most challenging crisis, Overcoming pandemic crisis by Building - Self-care - Courage - Spiritual wellbeing Nurses preparedness -Changing the Way You Work at; Professional level, Personal and Family level Society level nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 2 3/5/2025
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis NursesFrontline Warriors Frontline Warriors lost themselves in the service of others lost themselves in the service of others nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 3
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Basic to any philosophy of nursing seems to be these three concepts: 1. Reverence for the gift of life; 2. Respect for the dignity worth, autonomy & individuality of each human beings; 3. Resolution to act dynamically in relation to one s beliefs Ernestine Wiedenbach nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 4
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Most Challenging crisis Physical challenges fear of infection and death Emotional, Social- family apprehension and pressure Spiritual, Environmental, Intellectual, Occupational- loss of job, Financial, nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 5
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Other challenges include Acute shortage of health care workers because of quarantine, Health care workers attrition, Violence against health care workers, Social isolation and stigma, A shocking professional demands, Long duty hours, Increased load of work & long hours in PPE, Shortage of PPE Ethical dilemmas, Family demands etc, nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 6
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Overcoming challenging crisis- Building Self-care among Nurses Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 7
N Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Self-care Dimensions nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 8
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Types Self-care Dimensions Help you reach Highest potential in crisis situations. 1. Systemic Dimension of Self-Care -Physical health, Habits around eating, Exercising and Sleeping. Feel alive. 2. Emotive Dimension of Self-Care Communication Skills, Triggers, Response to what s happening around you. Peace and calm. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 9
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage among Nursing Pandemic Crisis Types Self-care Dimensions 3.Luminescent Dimension of Self-Care Illuminate Your Inner Truth, Personal Brand, Your Unique, Strengths and Gifts, Spiritual Nature, Values, Personality, and Individual preferences. Uniquely YOU. Confidently and unapologetically. 4. Financial Dimension of Self-Care Allocate your resources, Fiscal fitness, how you earn, Spend, Give, Save, and Manage your finances. Living Right Now, and Prepare for the one you re Creating. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 10
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage among Nursing Pandemic Crisis Types Self-care Dimensions 5. Cognitive Dimension of Self-Care How You Think, Your Thoughts, Your Mindset and Beliefs. You'll focus your attention on what you want, rather than what you don t want. 6. The Aptitudinal Dimension of Self-Care Your Contribution To The World, Your Life s Purpose, What you are uniquely suited to do in this world. Meaningful contribution to the world. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 11
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Types Self-care Dimensions 7. Relational Dimension of Self-Care how you connect with others, you ll explore your personal relationships, friendships, partnerships, and family relationships. Create healthier connections mutually beneficial and respectful. 8. Environmental Dimension of Self-Care How you harmonize with nature, interact with the world around, engage within your community, the environmental impacts of your decisions, More grounded and connected to the world around you. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 12
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Key points in boosting Self-care As your reward is awaited nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 13
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Overcoming challenging crisis- Building Courage- among Nursing Team "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow.' Mary Anne Radmacher nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 14
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Strategies of Courage nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 15
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Circle of courage FOCUS CONCEPT Outcome Courage Purpose Shown through opportunities to show concern in acts of kindness and altruism I am considerate to others Belonging Developing through opportunities to build trusting bonds human attachments I am important to some one Mastery Opportunities to creatively solve problems to meet goals for achievements I am able to solve problems Independence Fostered by opportunities to grow in responsibility and autonomy I am in-charge of my action nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 16
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Overcoming challenging crisis- Spiritual Wellness 1. Explore your inner self. Take time to think about who you are? 2. Spend time meditating 3. Practice acceptance. 4. Be curious- take a moment to explore the experience a little deeper. 5. Look for a religious faith that you agree with. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 17
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Strategies in implementation of self-care and courage by nurses Changing the Way You Work - Professional level Changing the Way You See your Work - Personal and Family level Changing the Way You be after Work -Society level nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 18
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis STRATEGIES OF SELF CARE AT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 1. Train and retrain 2. Establish a scientific reasonable shift schedule, 3. Adhere to infection control 4. Seek Psychological counselling, 5. Avoid unnecessary contacts, 6. Maintain good physical mental social and emotional stability, 7. Balance between work and family, nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 19
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis At Professional level. Changing the Way You Work nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 20
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Changing the Way You See your Work At personal and Family level 1. Everything is not equally important. Do fewer things and do them well. 2. Decide what your values are and which ones take precedence. 3. Focus on the things only you can do. 4. Do the important things which must be done now. nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 21
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Changing the Way You be after Work At Society level 1. Communicate that support mental and psychological wellbeing in different target groups, 2. Be empathetic to all the affected covid-19, 3. Do not refer to people with covid-19 cases as victims 4. Minimize watching, reading, listening news about covid-19, 5. Protect yourself and be supportive to others, 6. Find opportunity to amplify positive and hopeful stories, 7. Take care of yourself, 8. Avoid unhelpful strategies, 9. Stay connected with the family, 10. Be counselled, 11. Ensure good communication 12. Give care to vulnerable team 3/5/2025 in pandamic crisis nurses prepardness - self-care and courage 22
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Balance between work and family safety Family Work Knowledge Self, others, tasks Organisation, environment, functions Informal Social relationships, Formal roles, professional integrity, Behavior Peace keeping, sharing feelings, networking. Decision making, technical expertise, communication Skill nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 23
Nurses preparedness Self-care and Courage in Pandemic Crisis Take Home Message Lets Pledge to:- Reverence, Respect make make Resolution for the gift of life & act dynamically in relation to one s beliefs in COVID -19 Pandamic nurses prepardness - self-care and courage in pandamic crisis 3/5/2025 24
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