The health of the nursing workforce is undeniably associated with the present an

The health of the nursing workforce is undeniably associated with the present and future health of the US population.  In order to take care of others, nurses must first and continuously take care of themselves. Lifelong health promotion strategies must be incorporated into professional careers.  The instance of an “unhealthy” nurse may be the first step to becoming an impaired nurse which is detrimental to the nurse, the health care workforce, patients, and families.
Watch the videos :

Read

Self-Care for Nurse Leaders – 5 Lessons Learned

Happiness. The highest form of health 8.2019.pdf 
Download and read this important IHI White Paper:
http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/IHIWhitePapers/Framework-Improving-Joy-in-Work.aspx
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Listen
FreshRN Podcast
https://www.freshrn.com/2017/01/12/episode-004-work-life-balance/
IHI Audio Interview:
http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/AudioandVideo/WIHI_How_to_beat_burnout_and_create_joy_in_work.aspx
Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation 2020 calendar 
2020-hnhn-monthly-challenges-calendar.pdf
Complete
Self-Care Assessment Tool (SCAT) for your own knowledge.  You do not have to submit the completed assessment
https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sites/healthpromo/files/self%20care%20assessment%20and%20planning.pdf
One reference required.
ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS PLEASE
1.  Describe self-care behaviors a nurse should maintain to ensure personal health, safety and well-being. 
2.  Why are they important? 
3.  What can organizations do to assist employee’s in self-care and what are the benefits for the organization.