The focus on self-care and self-advocacy in nursing is particularly significant for students in advanced practice nursing (APN) programs given the high rates of burnout among APNs. Drs. Davis, Lysaght, and Mullins designed and implemented coursework to prepare graduate nursing students in their APN program for the demands of clinical practice. One of their assignments used a 2-part interactive case study to explore self-care and personal well-being of an APN working in a busy primary care setting. The case study was designed to reflect real-world challenges faced by APNs to encourage students to critically assess workplace stressors and recognize the significance of self-advocacy in sustaining a fulfilling professional career. Learn more about the case study in their article.

