Other Titles
Rapid Presentation Round
Abstract
Purpose: To describe a rapid response framework designed to empower nurses to address individual health and well-being needs in the workplace, through brief micro-restorative practices.
Relevance: The nature of work in healthcare is mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging moment by moment, often creating a disconnection to self and well-being. How we take care of ourselves profoundly impacts the care environment; how we care for our patients, how we work with our peers, and how we engage within our organization. Both the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 and AACN Healthy Work Environment Standards highlight the importance of addressing systems and policies that cause stress and burnout to support the health and well-being of nurses. Since COVID, healthcare organizations have been working tirelessly to create work environments and wellness agendas that support staff. The need for support and adaptable solutions is more critical than ever. Just as nurses develop a care plan for their patients, they need to create a plan of self-focused care that includes constant reassessment, active resuscitation and restoration with the same commitment, compassion and care they offer to patients.
Strategy: A NEED assessment (Notice, Evaluate, Execute, Debrief) guides rapid self-awareness of mind, body, and heart, and identifies an in-the-moment micro-restorative practice to engage in that is individualized, practical, and readily available. Strategies of Mindfulness, Emotional Awareness, and Self-Compassion provide an awareness of self-care needs and assist in creating a personalized toolkit and managing energy while navigating the inevitable storms of the workday. Used in combination these skills offer a quick overview of current state of being and determine a plan of care.
Implications for Practice: Starting small and building up self-care habits develops a sense of meaningful engagement that promotes presenteeism and safety. Incorporating frequent self-assessments into routines guides actions that mitigate symptoms of stress before escalating into unmanageable problems. This novel micro-restorative framework can be easily embedded into organizational wellness programs to enhance engagement with existing initiatives that support caregiver well-being and healthy work environments.
Notes
This presentation was accepted as a poster. The format was modified to a brief presentation to accommodate the hybrid in-person/virtual event.
Sigma Membership
Rho
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Self-care for Nurses, Wellness Practices, Workplace, Care Environment
Recommended Citation
Alvarez, Catherine, "A Rapid Response Approach to Nurse Well-Being" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 17.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/17
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-14
A Rapid Response Approach to Nurse Well-Being
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Purpose: To describe a rapid response framework designed to empower nurses to address individual health and well-being needs in the workplace, through brief micro-restorative practices.
Relevance: The nature of work in healthcare is mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging moment by moment, often creating a disconnection to self and well-being. How we take care of ourselves profoundly impacts the care environment; how we care for our patients, how we work with our peers, and how we engage within our organization. Both the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 and AACN Healthy Work Environment Standards highlight the importance of addressing systems and policies that cause stress and burnout to support the health and well-being of nurses. Since COVID, healthcare organizations have been working tirelessly to create work environments and wellness agendas that support staff. The need for support and adaptable solutions is more critical than ever. Just as nurses develop a care plan for their patients, they need to create a plan of self-focused care that includes constant reassessment, active resuscitation and restoration with the same commitment, compassion and care they offer to patients.
Strategy: A NEED assessment (Notice, Evaluate, Execute, Debrief) guides rapid self-awareness of mind, body, and heart, and identifies an in-the-moment micro-restorative practice to engage in that is individualized, practical, and readily available. Strategies of Mindfulness, Emotional Awareness, and Self-Compassion provide an awareness of self-care needs and assist in creating a personalized toolkit and managing energy while navigating the inevitable storms of the workday. Used in combination these skills offer a quick overview of current state of being and determine a plan of care.
Implications for Practice: Starting small and building up self-care habits develops a sense of meaningful engagement that promotes presenteeism and safety. Incorporating frequent self-assessments into routines guides actions that mitigate symptoms of stress before escalating into unmanageable problems. This novel micro-restorative framework can be easily embedded into organizational wellness programs to enhance engagement with existing initiatives that support caregiver well-being and healthy work environments.
Description
This session demonstrates how foundational skills of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and self-compassion foster self-awareness and identification of individual self-care needs. Participants understand the need to create a personalized toolkit and identify micro-restorative practices that can be easily integrated into workday routines to mitigate stress and promote well-being.