1011-25: Self-Compassion in Practice: Practical Strategies to Translate Self-Care to Patient Care

This experiential learning session will review mental health disparities affecting nurses and the psychological and physiological ramifications of stress. Self-compassion will be presented as a tool to improve well-being, and participants will learn several core mindful self-compassion practices leaving the session with accessible strategies for both self-care and patient care.

Presenters:  Jennifer M. Ahlquist, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC; Andrea N. Kwasky, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC; Mary Serowoky, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Define self-compassion and discuss its application as a tool to reduce burnout and promote well-being.

Key Takeaway(s): 

• Strategies for self-care may include mindful self-compassion practice that can be applied throughout the day, at work or at home.
• Investing in personal well-being decreases the risk of nursing burnout, translating to better patient care.

Keywords:  Self-compassion, Mindfulness, Nursing Burnout, Stress, Well-being

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2025
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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