The Well Nurse Topic Brief-The Well Nurse Topic Brief

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This document is a topic brief from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) that discusses the importance of nurse wellness. The brief explains that nurses who practice healthy behaviors are more likely to promote healthy behaviors with their patients. It also states that increasing public knowledge of the connection between adequate sleep and improved health is a goal of Healthy People 2020. The document highlights the fact that nurses with low fitness levels and obesity are more likely to be injured in workplace accidents. It emphasizes the need for nurses to prioritize their own health and well-being in order to provide safe and optimal patient care. The brief includes information on physical activity, nutrition, sleep, fatigue, immunizations, presenteeism, compassion fatigue, stress reduction, and wellness initiatives. It provides resources and tools for nurses to implement self-care practices and promote wellness in their workplace. The document concludes by stressing the importance of nurses becoming role models for healthy behavior and advocating for wellness in their profession.

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