Mindfulness is a powerful approach to self-care. It’s purposefully paying attention in the present moment with a sense of acceptance and nonjudgment. Not being mindful or aware of the present moment due to immense pressure as a part of the job can cause unmanaged stress. Unmanaged stress can have detrimental effects on patient care and safety and can lead to burnout—or worse.
“Cultivating Mindfulness for Nursing Practice and Self-Care” was designed to explore how mindfulness can be used to enhance your nursing practice and your overall well-being. Throughout this online course, you will practice a variety of activities that promote mindfulness and you will learn strategies that will help you incorporate mindfulness practices into your everyday life.
This interactive, online course lets you navigate through four learning modules on your own time at your own pace. Each module is created to help you become more mindful of your health and well-being.
Module 1 – The case for mindfulness
Discuss the state of the health care environment and the role of the nurse, what mindfulness is and how cultivating mindfulness can benefit nursing practice.
Module 2 – Mindfulness science and research
Explore the science and research that substantiates the benefits of mindfulness practices.
Module 3 – The path to mindfulness in nursing practice
Learn strategies and practices for RNs that promote mindfulness.
Module 4 – Mindfulness every day
Discover valuable tips that you can use to incorporate mindfulness practices into the nursing care you provide and into your everyday life.
To start on your path to mindfulness, sign up for “Cultivating Mindfulness for Nursing Practice and Self-Care” and become happier, healthier and more effective as an RN and caregiver. Register at https://learn.ana-nursingknowledge.org/products/Cultivating-Mindfulness.
The American Nurses Association Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
ANCC Provider Number 0023.
ANA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP6178.
