Self Care for New and Student Nurses by Dorrie K. Fontaine, Tim Cunningham, and Natalie Correll is a guidebook filled with advice designed to support nursing students and new graduate nurses to both develop healthy habits, and to manage the stress of a demanding profession. The authors offer practical and grounded strategies with a focus on building resilience, promoting mental and physical well-being, and preventing burnout. The book also emphasizes the importance of self-care strategies like mindfulness, exercise, sleep, and work-life balance. Additionally, the authors highlight the role of emotional intelligence and the ability to set boundaries in both personal and professional environments. Filled with tips for time management, stress reduction, and effective communication, the book offers insights into the challenges of nursing and how to maintain a fulfilling career without compromising personal health.
Self-Care for New and Student Nurses is valuable for its practical advice, resilience-building strategies, and focus on mental health and self-care, making it an excellent resource for nurses who need practical tools to navigate the emotional and physical demands of their job and still thrive in their careers.
After more than twenty years of national leadership in supporting nursing students and newly graduated nurses through professional role transition, Nursing the Future (NTF) is concluding its current operational chapter.
Since 2004, NTF has served as a vital bridge for new nurses, educators, and leaders navigating the vulnerable early months of practice. Through evidence-based programming, national partnerships, and a commitment to building a safe “cul-de-sac” for early-career nurses, NTF has supported thousands across Canada in cultivating connection, confidence, and professional identity.
We extend deep gratitude to our partners, including the Canadian Nurses Foundation, the Canadian Nurses Association, the Canadian Nursing Students Association, provincial ministries, healthcare institutions, and countless contributors whose belief in transition-to-practice support made this work possible.
While formal operations conclude, the scholarship, curriculum, intellectual property, and program infrastructure developed over two decades remain intact and available for strategic partnership and collaboration. For further dialogue on potential collaborations, please contact Dr. Duchscher directly: newgraduates@nursingthefuture.ca
We welcome conversations with ministries, health regions, academic institutions, and professional associations interested in advancing initiatives such as:
The mission of healthy and supported professional role transition remains urgent. The work continues, sustained through scholarship, partnership, and shared commitment to the future of Canadian nursing.
With enduring gratitude,
Dr. Judy Duchscher - Founder & CEO, Nursing the Future
Kathryn Corneau - Program Director, Nursing the Future
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