When Nurses are the 911 to 911 and It's Us That Needs Saving: Building Mental Readiness Into Your Daily Practice (With Dr. Natasha Lukasiewich)

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Dr. Natasha Lukasiewich, DNP, MSN, MBA, LNC, RN CCRN-K, CFRN discusses the importance of building mental readiness and resilience in the nursing profession. She shares her personal journey and experiences as a nurse, highlighting the challenges and traumas that healthcare professionals face. Natasha emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize mental health support for their staff, including the implementation of strong peer support teams, while also providing practical tools and strategies for creating a resilient work environment.

>>Mental Readiness Tips for Overwhelmed Nurses

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[01:08] Resilience through personal adversity.
[06:07] Trust in emergency medicine teamwork.
[07:57] Emergency department challenges and laws.
[10:10] Resilience in nursing careers.
[14:08] Post-traumatic growth and resilience.
[19:01] Peer support teams in healthcare.
[22:53] Umbuntu philosophy and community strength.
[27:31] Staff support in healthcare.
[28:36] Peer support for service members.

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