(P14) ReNEW: Wellbeing by forensic nurses for forensic nurses, while we wait for system change

Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE A, SANE-P
Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference: Live/Virtual

Primary Presenter(s)

Carolyn M. Porta, PhD, MPH, RN, SANE-A, FAAN

Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Professor
U of MN-School of Nursing
Forensic Nurse Examiner, Regions Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Co-Presenter(s)

Ellen A. Frerich, MSW, MPP, MN, PHN, RN (she/her/hers)

Project Manager
Re LAB, U of MN-School of Nursing
Minneapolis, MN

Development and initial outcomes of intentional wellbeing programs for forensic nurses by forensic nurses are presented, with supportive literature/science, best practices, and lessons learned.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:

intentional wellbeing strategies, alone and with other forensic nurses.
incorporating neural connectivity, nature, and senses-based skills-building into trauma-informed care of self.
designing and implementing weekend experiences for forensic nurses