The document discusses stress in nursing and its consequences, emphasizing the importance of self-care for managing stress and enhancing personal and professional well-being. It outlines various stressors, symptoms, and effective strategies for physical, mental, and spiritual stress reduction. Additionally, it stresses the need for nurses to model healthy behaviors and maintain a balanced lifestyle for optimal health.

1. Forget about the stressSimple techniques to help you balance stress in nursing school and in the workplace.Rachel Y. Hill, ARNP, FNP-BC

2. This is your brain on stress…Any questions?

3. Stress 101 – What is stress?Stress is a biological term which refers to the consequences of the failure of a human or animal to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats to the organism, whether actual or imagined.[1] It includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion. Common stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and elevated heart rate.

4. Impact of long-term stress on the bodyImpaired health – illness and diseaseImpaired relationships – personal and professionalImpaired self-imageDecreased quality of lifeDecreased copingEventual demise

5. What are your stressors?WORKSCHOOLRELATIONSHIPSSELFFINANCESENVIRONMENTFUTUREPAST

6. WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER TO STRESS?

7. The answer to stress=Self-careSelf-care is the intentional time taken by an individual to nurture him or herself physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally on a daily basis.

8. When you practice self-careYou develop a fresh perspective for yourselfYou enhance your creativity in dealing with challengesYou create a positive environment with your attitudeYou build self-confidenceBalance and well-beingCareer satisfactionCoping mechanismsHealth and vibrancy

9. More benefits of self-care practicePatient satisfactionImproved personal relationshipsImproved professional relationshipsImproved self-perceptionYour healing nature evolves withinPowerful presenceIntegrity and dignity

10. Self-responsibility=nursing responsibility to patientWe must learn to manage our stressors and be good to ourselves.We must “walk the talk” and model optimal healthMake wise food choices that nourish our bodiesMaintain a healthy weightAvoid high risk behaviors (overtime is a high risk behavior!!!)

11. Physical ways to minimize stressExercise regimen (Yoga, Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, running, weight lifting, etc.)Balanced diet (Low-fat, watch the carbs, lots of fruits and veggies)Proper rest (8-10 hours of rest) Realistic work schedule (Workaholics anonymous)Just say “NO” (substance abuse)Proper shoes and clothing (support hose, insoles, etc.)

12. Mental ways to minimize stressMaintain a daily planner for personal and professional life.Journal as a mental release.Do not make promises you can’t keep.Practice open communication with patients and staff.Think before you speak and think before your react.Breathing exercises for clarity.Meditation for peace, clarity, and answers to problems.

13. Spiritual ways to minimize stressMeditationPrayerAttending a church or synagogueUtilize the chapelUtilize the chaplainDream interpretation

14. Remember Stress begins and ends with You There are many stressors that occur from uncontrollable forces outside of the self; however, we have the ability to respond to that stress in many ways. The stress we experience is oftentimes dependant on our choices. Our outcomes from stress are dependant on our responses, our lifestyle, and our attitudes.

15. JIN SHIN JYUTSU 36TH BREATHSTHE MAIN CENTRALTHE ATTITUDES

16. HOLISTIC AND WELLNESS COACHING

17. REIKI

18. HEALING TOUCH

19. ZUMBA

20. HYPNOTHERAPY, AFFIRMATIONS,AND IMAGERY

21. Creating a healing environmentColor therapyAromatherapyMusic therapyPet therapyLaughing yogaJoke for the day/quote for the dayPotlucksHolistic therapyGroup exerciseCool downs from burn-out breaksMeditation/quiet rooms on unitsSelf-care affairs

22. 10 Simple Keys to Leave the Stress Behind Release any expectations of Nursing to fulfill you mentally, physically, and spiritually.Eat your food; not your young.Stand together in the work place.Honor yourself at all cost.Trust your inner wisdom.

23. ContinuedPractice presence perfectly with your peers and patients.Be your brother and sister’s keeper.Live a life outside of nursing school and your nursing career.Go with the flow.You have all the power in the world.

24. NURSINGFrom the Inside-OutAvailable through Jones and Bartlett Publisherswww.jbpub.com

25. “The name of the game is taking care of yourself, because you’re going to live long enough to wish you had.Grace Mirabella1950s editor in chief of Vogue Magazine

26. Resourceswww.AHNA.orgwww.jinshinjyutsu.comwww.healthandwellness.orgwww.healingtouchinternational.orgwww.healingtouch.comwww.reiki.orgwww.aiht.orgwww.asone.com