Keywords

caring, healing, renewal, self-care, trust

 

Authors

  1. Turkel, Marian C. PhD, RN
  2. Ray, Marilyn A. PhD, RN, CTN

Abstract

The soul of nursing is seeking the good of self and others through compassionate caring. Healing and caring for oneself is vital to have the energy to compassionately care for others. Nurse leaders have the moral responsibility to facilitate self-care, renewal, and healing in the organizational culture to foster caring and trusting relationships. Nurses who have a strong sense of self and caring will provide holistic patient care grounded in caring values.