This document discusses nursing as an art and the importance of self-care for nurses. It outlines the key responsibilities of nurses, including critical thinking, clinical decision making and evidence-based practice. Good nursing also involves simple caring actions like touching, listening and assisting patients. The document then describes the six Cs of nursing - care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. It emphasizes that self-care is important for nurses to avoid burnout and promote high-quality patient care, outlining steps for developing a self-care plan including addressing physical, mental, spiritual and relationship needs.