Write an 500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all
the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your
professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at
least two (2) sources in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the
essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric
criteria for this assignment.
Overview
As nurses, we all have had a case that defined you as a nurse. This is usually a case with a bad or potential
bad outcome. How has this case affected you and your practice? How do you deal with stress?
Stress affects all body systems and can make you quite ill. As nurses, we want to take care of our patients, but
do we actually take care of ourselves?
Describe the case that you experienced that defined you as a nurse.
-What happened, how were you involved?
-How does this case still affect you and your practice?
-What steps have you taken to overcome the stress of this event? (Remember to protect patient privacy).
Explain the importance of debriefings.
-If a debriefing would happen in your workplace who would be involved, what would be discussed, who would
lead the debriefing, where would it take place?