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- Title
Nursing Deans on Self-Care: The Case for a Trauma-Informed Approach.
- Authors
Robinson, Joanne P.; Kenner, Carole; Pressler, Jana L.
- Abstract
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic turned the world upside down and highlighted multiple sources of trauma inherent in the role of dean or director of an academic nursing unit. Method: Experienced nursing deans (n = 3) identify common sources of trauma for nursing deans and directors, including a case example of traumatizing events and circumstances triggered by the pandemic. The concept of trauma-informed self-care is introduced and explored as an approach to achieving the goal of resilience and posttraumatic growth. Results: Based on the Trauma-Informed Self-Care Measure–Revised, specific strategies for nursing deans and directors are recommended in three broad categories: (1) use of organizational resources; (2) observance of organizational protocols for employee support; and (3) dedication to stress management and work-life balance activities. Conclusion: To be a positive role model for faculty, staff, and students, nursing deans and directors would benefit from taking a trauma-informed approach to caring for themselves and others. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(8):450–453.]
- Subjects
PREVENTION of injury; ROLE models; SOCIAL support; NURSING schools; WORK; WORK-life balance; DEANS (Education); MEDICAL protocols; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; STRESS management; HOSPITAL nursing staff; EXPERIENTIAL learning; NURSING students; COVID-19 pandemic; HEALTH self-care; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; POSTTRAUMATIC growth; CORPORATE culture; INDUSTRIAL relations
- Publication
Journal of Nursing Education, 2023, Vol 62, Issue 8, p450
- ISSN
0148-4834
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3928/01484834-20230612-03