Section: Module 3: Lesson 8: Self-Care | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe the concept of compassion fatigue, triggers, signs and symptoms, and treatment.
    2. Compare and contrast self-care practices that promote psychological and physical well-being.
    3. Describe stress management techniques such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, journaling.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 12 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities

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      Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Caring for Yourself URL
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      Read: Section ‘Self-care strategies’ (6 minutes)

      National Association for the Education of Young Children

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      Self-care for nurses URL
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      Read the entire page (2 minutes)

      Australian Government Cancer Australia: EdCaN

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      Compassion Fatigue in Oncological Nursing URL
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      Read the entire page (2 minutes)

      New Jersey City University

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      Continuing Education URL
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      Read ‘DEFINITIONS AND DISTINCTIONS’ and table 1. Symptoms of compassion fatigue (2 minutes)

      Oncology Nurse Advisor

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      Topic: Self-Care URL
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      Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 8
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