title: A strategy for staff development: self-care and self-esteem as necessary partners.
abstract: Using an inservice education approach, the clinical nurse specialist can play an important role in the development of nursing staff. This article presents 10 self-care strategies (valuing strategies) that, if integrated into a nurse's personal and professional life, can increase self-esteem and healthy self-care practices. Self-care and self-esteem are described as "necessary partners." These self-care strategies can be presented to a variety of nursing groups. Utilizing experimental group exercises can enhance the learning for such lifestyle changes.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bunkers
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*