F 11 Self-Care and Nursing Image: Impact and Opportunities

Friday, 28 July 2017: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
Summary: This symposium will present a unique approach to the discussion of the need for self-care across all levels of nursing, from student to practitioner. This symposium will highlight the findings of studies on nursing image and self-care practices, to assist in empowering nurses individually and as a profession.
Moderators:  Janette Moreno, DNP, Patient Care Services, Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, CA
Symposium Organizers:  Nancy Laplante, PhD, School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, PA, USA
The Impact of the Image of Nursing on Nurses' Perception of Self and the Profession

Nancy Laplante, PhD
School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, PA, USA
Wendy Ostendorf, EdD
Division of Nursing and Health Sciences, Neumann University, Aston, PA, USA



A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Student Self-Care

Brenda Kucirka, PhD, BS
School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, PA, USA



Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Nursing Students

Donna M. Callaghan, PhD
School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, PA, USA