Caring for Each Other
Caring for Each Other is nurturing and valuing each other as whole beings; supporting the well-being of each other so that we can better care for our patients.
Nurses are consistently voted as the most trusted professionals by consumers. In order to continue the strong healing role that we have played for our patients, we need to be supportive of each other. If one member of the team is floundering, patient care is suffering. We honor our profession, our patients, and our team by giving support to each other. Expand you awareness of how each team member contributes to our patients’ wellbeing.
You can begin the movement toward enhanced care for team members by asking yourself — and each other — the following questions:
- Why do we need to care for each other?
- What do my colleagues need in order to feel cared for?
- How will caring for each other impact our care of our patients?
- What tools do my colleagues and I need in order to care for each other?
- What outcomes to we expect to see when caring for each other is fully realized in this nursing care environment?
Reflect on these questions yourself. Then begin to explore with your team members how you can show each other mutual support, and see how that impacts your patient outcomes!
You may want to begin thinking about what your team does well in supporting each other. Then explore the tool kit for ideas to help you discover how to make it even better! We’d love to hear your tips and success stories!
