Reach out
Today’s nurses have many resources to help them succeed professionally and thrive personally, but they will find those resources far more readily if they ask for help.
“I would have never made it through my career in critical care without the support of my peers,” Ludwig said.
She recommends nurses find a mentor and then mentor someone else. “Having a mentor to reach out to is essential,” she said. “In turn, having the satisfaction of being a mentor to others also helps you cope with stressful situations.”
Nurses should also seek out training to develop stress-management skills, she said.