Resources for Clinical Teams to learn and connect

Educators and clinicians experience burnout due to various factors inherent to their professions. Excessive workload, emotional demands, high-stress environments, lack of control, emotional investments, insufficent resources and support, and work-life imbalance, just to name a few, are pervasive in both professions. vellum provides the opportunity for individuals to check-in with themselves and share how they're doing with their teammates. This social connection buffers stress, promotes a sense of belonging, and is a vital source of emotional support. By nurturing these connections, educators and clinicians can combat burnout, enhance well-being, and create a supportive professional network that promotes resilience and success.

We thrive when we have connections with others who share our values, interests, and experiences. No matter how independent or self-sufficient we may strive to be, we ultimately rely on others for emotional support. We all need others in our lives to help us navigate the ups and downs of life and to find meaning and purpose in our experiences.

By gaining insights into the well-being of their team, leaders can improve their understanding of team members' needs and concerns. This understanding can lead to increased team productivity, higher morale, and greater overall success. Additionally, it can help to build trust and loyalty within the team, and enable leaders to customize their leadership style to address the specific needs of individual team members.

The 2023 Magnet® Application Manual places a renewed emphasis on addressing nurses' well-being. vellum can support culture transformation to enhance nursing well-being while bringing to light individuals and departments in need of support.

‍There is a growing recognition in the nursing profession that emotional intelligence is an important aspect of nursing practice.

Explore the consequences of neglecting self-care, the benefits of prioritizing it, and strategies for doing so.

Learn about the importance of connection and support in healthcare teams and how it can improve well-being, job satisfaction, and patient care.