Welcome to Nurses Caring for Nurses, a dedicated space designed to support the unique challenges faced by nurses in their professional and personal lives. Here, you’ll find resources, tools, and guidance tailored to address critical issues like stress management, emotional resilience, interpersonal dynamics, and professional wellbeing. Each section features curated content to help you navigate and thrive in your nursing career, fostering a healthier and more balanced work environment. Explore the drop-downs below to access information and support designed with your needs in mind
If you are experiencing a crisis, help is available.
For immediate suicide support services, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If you need additional assistance or support, reach out to the Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses (WisPAN).
WisPAN is a peer support organization led by nurses, for nurses.
414-376-7002 | wispan2021@gmail.com
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Mental health support is vital due to the emotional strain of patient care. Access to counseling services, peer support groups, and strategies for managing stress (such as mindfulness training) can help maintain mental resilience.
Organizations
- Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses (WisPAN)
- Public Health for Your County
- Wisconsin Board of Nursing Professional Assistance Procedure
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
Websites
- Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation
- Nurse Suicide Prevention/Resilience
- Nurses Inspiring Nurses
- Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses
- American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Substance Use Support
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Substance Use Support
- Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Assistance
- Dane Co Public Health
- Nursing World-Suicide Prevention
- With Hope Foundation
Personal Assessments
Handouts/Articles/Books
Webinars/Continuing Education
Toolkits
- 7 Habits of Highly Resilient Nurses
- Cognitive skills building (Distortions in Thinking, Cognitive Reframing, Radical Acceptance, Gratitude)
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Healthcare institutions play a major role in supporting nurses by fostering a culture of well-being, establishing policies for fair treatment, and ensuring resources are available to support health and safety.
Organizations
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Personal Assessments
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Toolkits
The Nurse WellBeing: Building Peer and Leadership Support
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Nurses require physical stamina for demanding shifts, which is supported by sufficient breaks, ergonomic work environments, access to nutritious food, and resources for exercise and rest.
Organizations
Websites
- Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation
- The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW)
Personal Assessments
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Flexibility with scheduling, paid time off, and manageable workloads help nurses maintain personal life outside of work. Encouraging vacations, time off, and self-care allows for proper rest and recovery.
Organizations
Websites
Handouts/Articles/Books
- PERMA (Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Achievement): A Model for Institutional Leadership and Culture Change
- Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue
- Burnout in Healthcare Workers: Prevalence, Impact and Preventative Strategies
Webinars/Continuing Education
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Toolkits
Feeling valued and respected enhances job satisfaction. Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and recognition of hard work positively impact nurses' well-being and sense of purpose.
Organizations
- Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Getting Involved in Local Government
- Employer-level Work Groups/Councils
Websites
Personal Assessments
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Toolkits
Networking/Advocacy
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Ensuring safe, supportive work settings helps prevent injuries, reduce stress, and protect nurses from workplace violence. This includes adequate staffing, proper equipment, and infection control measures.
Organizations
Websites
Personal Assessments
Handouts/Articles/Books
- Take a Break! The Case for Prioritizing Rest Breaks
- Prevalence, Antecedents, and Consequences of Workplace Bullying among Nurses—A Summary of Reviews
- Psychological Safety in Healthcare Settings
Webinars/Continuing Education
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