Advocating for a safe workplace
You can advocate for a health and safe workplace for your self and others. See the American Hospital Association's report: A Call to Action: Creating a Culture of Health
Thinking positively
One coping strategy is to think positively:
Some of your colleagues have written about "Why I Became a CRNA" to express why they dedicated their careers to the profession of nurse anesthesia. You may find many of their stories reflect how you felt too; look back and seek ways to bring that positive attitude into your daily work life, evaluate your strengths, reawaken your passion. Remind yourself of the unique and vitally important nursing skills that you offer each and every one of your patients.
- Positive Little Things
- Savoring and Well-being
- Sharing Your Passion
- Summer Memories and the Science of Happiness
- The Attitude Factor
- The Energy of Gratitude
Getting involved
Getting involved with your profession provides empowerment:
"Nurse anesthesia is a well-respected profession, largely due to the strong, resilient foundations of education and practice established by the AANA. Integral to the Association are professionalism, collegiality, and belonging; a culture of shared values that balances individuality, respect, and a profound sense of identity and well-being; and a cultural understanding of the values the professional organization resources bring to each individual and their ability to practice." For more from the article, see "Our Profession and Our Association" in the Wellness Milestones index.
How do you do this?
See also the AANALearn® online educational module "Leadership Roles for CRNAs - from the Workplace to Public Policy Arena" in the AANA Leadership catalog.