In this episode, we explore the journey from trauma to healing in nursing, guided by Dr. Lorre. This involves navigating the personal and professional traumas, including systemic issues like short staffing and inadequate resources. Dr. Janet Quinn’s Haelan Effect, rooted in the Old English “haelan,” meaning whole, offers a pathway to restore wholeness and health.
As an integrative nursing professor, I emphasize that healing requires a holistic view, acknowledging that we are whole beings influenced by the contexts of our lives. Becoming a “haelan” nurse involves reconnecting within ourselves and others, safeguarding our healer’s heart—our true motivation for entering nursing.
Despite systemic challenges that often leave us feeling defeated, our journey involves regaining control and nurturing our commitment to caregiving.
Dr. Quinn’s Haelan Effect explains healing as aligning body, mind, and spirit in right relationships, creating conditions for recovery. This concept now includes “bodymindessence,” acknowledging not just the physical and mental but the complex societal and ancestral influences on our wellbeing.
By embracing this holistic approach, nurses can challenge the trifecta of trauma, often misidentified as burnout, and promote healing. This evolving understanding sets the stage for Nursing 2.0, focusing on safety and professional wellbeing. Together, we can lead this transformative shift. Thank you for your dedication and the crucial work you do. Let’s continue fostering a nurturing environment for ourselves and our communities on this healing journey.
