TY - BOOK AU - McAllister, Margaret AU - Brien, Donna Lee TI - Empowerment strategies for nurses: developing resilience in practice SN - 9780826167897 PY - 2020/// CY - New York, New York PB - Springer KW - Nursing profession KW - Nursing, supervisory KW - Resilience KW - Stress KW - Planning N2 - This unique resource will help nurses overcome stressors and challenges when—and even before— they arise. Featuring seven new chapters and a multitude of new authors, the second edition reflects the latest research on resilience and well-being and applies it specifically to nursing professionals. The book describes a diverse range of proactive and preventive approaches nurses can harness in a variety of healthcare contexts. These strategies help develop strength, flexibility, and the determination to adapt to professional challenges that may at first seem daunting. Strategies are presented to conquer self-defeating thoughts, connect with positive peers, and emulate positive leadership attributes. Chapters present first-hand accounts of “resilience in action” and extensive examples that showcase evidence-based resilience strategies, along with discussion questions, creative thinking exercises, and application activities ER -