Unit One provides readers with an overview of the nursing profession and the effects of neglecting self-care. The chapters explore the phenomena of compassion fatigue and resilience and the influences of the working environment on mental health. Unit Two covers theories pertaining to self-care, emphasizing through a variety of perspectives the importance of self-care and its application within the profession. The final unit shifts focus to the application of theory, presenting practical guidance for implementing self-care strategies, encompassing holistic facets of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Who Cares for the Nurse? provides future and in-practice nurses with a complete guide to self-care and managing stress. It posits that self-care is an essential component of professional nursing practice.