Today is International Nurses Day

On May 12th each year, we celebrate the contributions of Nurses around the world.

In this episode, we speak with Mark Aitken of Nurse & Midwife Support. He shares with us the ways they can give help and support to those who tirelessly and selflessly care for others. Mark shares why nurses and midwives self-care is essential. 

As nurses and midwives, your health matters - and what better way to celebrate that than on International Nurses Day? . 

TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:

Nurse and Midwife Support (3:59)

The importance of self-compassion (6:17)

Creating cultures that prioritize self-care (8:05)

Having a shared responsibility of nurse’ self-care (9:55)

Health and well-being in team meetings (11:15)

Counseling skills as part of nursing training (12:37)

Listening to learn instead of listening to respond (14:53)

Listening to yourself (14:46)

Leading with gratitude (16:40)

Remaining humble and quieting the ego (17:39)

International Day of the Nurse (20:13)

Self-care practices (21:17)

Developing your own self-care plan (24:00)

What is indulgent self-care? (27:50)

Self-permission (29:17)

Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: HappyNurse.com.au