Empowerment Strategies for Nurses, Second Edition
Developing Resiliency in Practice

Empowerment Strategies for Nurses, Second Edition
Developing Resiliency in Practice
Margaret McAllister, EdD, RN
Donna Lee Brien, PhD
Praise for the First Edition:
“This is a very practical and easy to read book with many strategies to help new nurses adapt to the stressors of the workplace. It is filled with thought-provoking stories and activities that can foster confidence in tackling workplace issues as well as self-care activities to enhance wholeness and well-being….There is something in this book for everyone.” Score: 96, 4 stars.
—DOODY’S MEDICAL REVIEWS
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.
New to the Second Edition:
- Strategies for adapting to constant change
- Managing moral and ethical distress
- Developing effective and creative solutions for global health challenges
- Restoring resilience, health, and well-being after adversity
- New leadership dynamics
- Moving out of one’s comfort zone for personal and professional growth
Key Features:
- Includes activities that encourage readers to develop resilience capabilities as team leaders, team members, and change agents
- Highlights psychological and social resilience strategies
- Includes discussion questions and creative thinking exercises
- Supplemental instructor’s manual and PowerPoints included
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- Release Date: July 17, 2019
- Paperback / softback
- 278 Pages
- Trim Size: 6in x 9in
- ISBN: 9780826167897
- eBook ISBN: 9780826167927