Surface – Fostering Well-being in the Nursing Community: Finding our voice to ask for support – Part 2

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track is part two of two featuring guest Cynda Rushton. Dr. Rushton continues the discussion on fostering well-being and resilience among nurses and nurse educators, emphasizing the importance of creating psychologically safe environments. She highlights the need for self-awareness, self-care, and the ability to ask for and receive support as essential components of maintaining well-being. The conversation also explores the impact of moral distress and the importance of addressing systemic issues that contribute to burnout and emotional exhaustion. Dr. Rushton provides practical advice on how individuals can start taking steps to improve their well-being and resilience, including identifying core values and engaging in activities that bring joy and energy.Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.