Other Titles
Special Session
Abstract
This session will describe how a national nurses association developed and updated the definition of a healthy nurse. The need for the updated definition as well as the methodology behind the development will be explored. Inspiring true-life stories of nurses exemplifying the new definition will be highlighted.
Notes
References: ANA Enterprise. Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation #healthynurse Spotlight. N.d. engage.healthynursehealthynation.org/blogs/13
Cuccia AF, Peterson C, Melnyk BM, Boston-Leary K. Trends in mental health indicators among nurses participating in healthy nurse, healthy nation from 2017 to 2021. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2022;19(5):352-358. doi:10.1111/wvn.12601
Carpenter, H. Learn about the five constructs of the healthy nurse. American Nurse Today, 2013;8,12. https://www.myamericannurse.com/learn-about-the-five-constructs-of-the-healthy-nurse/
Carpenter H. What is a healthy nurse? American Nurse Journal. 2024;19(5):31-31. doi:10.51256/anj052431 https://www.myamericannurse.com/what-is-a-healthy-nurse/
Patrician PA, Bakerjian D, Billings R, et al. Nurse well-being: A concept analysis. Nurs Outlook. 2022;70(4):639-650. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2022.03.014
Williams M, Brewer KC, Carpenter H, et al. Defining nurse health. Nursing 2025. [Manuscript under review].
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
ANA, Healthy Nurse Definition, Healthy Work Environment, Personal Stories
Recommended Citation
Carpenter, Holly, "Living the Healthy Nurse Definition: Development and Personal Stories" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 35.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2025/presentations_2025/35
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
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Living the Healthy Nurse Definition: Development and Personal Stories
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
This session will describe how a national nurses association developed and updated the definition of a healthy nurse. The need for the updated definition as well as the methodology behind the development will be explored. Inspiring true-life stories of nurses exemplifying the new definition will be highlighted.