Author(s):
Bibudha Bijayalaxmi, Binita Bijaylaxmi
Email(s):
bibudha.nhm15@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00017 
Address:
Bibudha Bijayalaxmi1, Binita Bijaylaxmi2
1Nursing Consultant, Directorate of Nursing, Odisha (Pre-Service Nursing, National Health Mission, Odisha).
2Community Health Officer, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Patrapur, Kendrapara, Odisha.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Nursing stands as a noble profession that requires unwavering dedication and resilience. However, the inherently high-stress environment often leads to burnout and compromised well-being for nurses. This article sheds light on the significance of self-care practices in sustaining nurses' overall health and ensuring optimal patient care. It discusses the challenges faced by nurses in prioritizing self-care, the impact of self-care on nurse outcomes and patient care, and evidence-based strategies for adoption of self-care strategies in the profession. This article emphasizes the critical role of self-care for nursing professionals and offers practical strategies to attain a harmonious work-life balance.
Cite this article:
Bibudha Bijayalaxmi, Binita Bijaylaxmi. Prioritizing Self-Care Is Essential for Nursing Personnel as They Care for Others. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(2):78-0. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00017
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Bibudha Bijayalaxmi, Binita Bijaylaxmi. Prioritizing Self-Care Is Essential for Nursing Personnel as They Care for Others. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(2):78-0. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00017 Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-2-2
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