CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS:

Both stress and burnout impact health care workers – this conference explores the key issues surrounding stress and burnout. It provides a Mindfulness workshop to enhance the healthcare workers’ ability to manage stress and explore strategies to strengthen their emotional wellbeing and personal and professional lives.

Stress should be viewed as a process rather than a definitive diagnosis. It occurs when there is an issue between the demands placed upon us and our ability to handle them. How intensely and extensively stress affects an individual largely hinges on their perspective towards a given situation.

Burnout is a work-related stress syndrome resulting from chronic exposure to job stress. The term was introduced in the early 1970s by psychoanalyst Freudenberger and has subsequently been defined by Maslach et al. as consisting of three qualitative dimensions: emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and depersonalization, reduced professional efficacy and personal accomplishment.
Mindfulness is more than a strategy for managing difficult situations. It is a way to cultivate a more balanced relationship with oneself in relation to the realities of life. Mindfulness can better be understood as a way of being and living rather than a tactic or strategy for life.

By providing the opportunity to devote attention to the processes that underlie mindfulness and explore scientific findings related to mindfulness, this training differs from other programs and provides attendees with the tools to enhance their wellbeing.

CPD HOURS: 24

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this conference you will:

• Explore what stress is and strategies to manage same
•  Discuss why workplace stress can lead to burnout
• Review the consequences of burnout to the individual and the organisation
• Undertake a mindfulness workshop that will provide strategies to assist manage stress

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN

• What wellness is and strategies to achieve same in your personal and professional life
• The impact of shiftwork on health
• What stress is and its impact on the individual
• Burnout and the consequences for an individual on their personal and professional life
• How what we think impacts how we feel which leads to how we behave
• The issue of suicide in the health professions
• Key strategies to assist a suicidal person
• The importance of sleep and how to achieve same in a 24 hour roster environment
• The latest research on gut health and mental health
• One deep dive into a specific element of mindfulness per session
• Integrating information and practice with scientific evidence and insights
• Detailed explanations covering the reasons for certain practices
• Small practices that aim to increase the integration of mindfulness into daily life
• Examining mindfulness in the broader context of life and how we perceive things
• Understanding the foundation of processes that mindfulness rest upon

Our Presenters:

SUE WALKER

RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC (PALCARE), MACN

Sue is the director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development library.

As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, Training and Assessment, and is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor.

Sue has extensive experience both as a clinician, educator, and senior manager. She has presented at local and international conferences on many topics including the key issues impacting on the psychological impact of the work that Nurses do and how the work requirements to deliver healthcare impact on the health of the clinician.

Sue is passionate about making a difference to the way in which people experience the health care system. Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and work in difficult environments that can take advantage of their caring nature and commitment to ensuring the best possible care is delivered. Our health care system relies on Nurses to work extra shifts, longer shifts, double shifts. It relies on Nurses and Midwives willingly.

Sue is excited to offer her extensive clinical experience and also create a space for attendees to connect and discuss their experiences and challenges. The learning environment will be
enjoyable and engaging for all participants. 

The Cruise Ship: Quantum of the Seas

There’s only one word that can possibly sum up Quantum of the Seas: WOW! With newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, groundbreaking event venues, and the best dining ever, Quantum of the Seas delivers nonstop excitement and luxury with every voyage.

Onboard experiences on Quantum of the Seas are second to none. Feeling adventurous? Try the first-ever skydiving simulator at sea, RipCord by iFLY. Experience breathtaking 360-degree views from the North Star, or relax in style at the Vitality spa.

You’ll find plenty onboard to tease your taste buds, like cocktails mixed by robotic bartenders at the Bionic Bar and five courses of gourmet goodness at Chef’s Table. Not to mention family-style favourites at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver and elevated Mediterranean fare at Coastal Kitchen.

Craving some futuristic sounds? Take in an epic fusion of music and innovation at Sonic Odyssey. Or dive into the mysteries of the sea in the spell-binding production, Starwater.

The Program:

The program content is provided by expert Nurse Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. The education content provided in this program meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program. No matter what conference you attend you always need accommodation. A cruise ship provides a great all-inclusive* accommodation option to enhance your Conference experience. Education at Sea and The Nurses for Nurses Network combine great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.

The Online Library

The Library has been created so that you have access to some of the Conference content prior to our sail date. The documents, including self-directed activities and webinars, from our Conference Presenter, are provided so that you can create your own conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program.

Disclaimer: Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFNN and EAS reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.