A MedSurg, Psych, ICU, Homecare and a Board Certified Nurse Coach Bryanna Reilly explained that in order to create realistic self-care, begin releasing the self-sacrificing beliefs that nurses have become deeply ingrained.

Q: TRUE or FALSE: “Nurses eat their young.”: 

A: When I started my career 7 years ago, TRUE. Today, FALSE. It is wonderful to see the shift happening in the nursing profession. I see so many Nurses deepening the community, experienced nurses mentoring new grads, and leaders like myself sharing the truth of what to expect in the nursing field before graduation.

Bryanna Reilly, RN, BSN, NC-BC

Q: What is your specialty and where are you based?:

A: I have experience in MedSurg, Psych, ICU, and homecare in traditional nursing. 2 years ago I became a Board Certified Nurse Coach to support others in a deeper root cause approach. Today, I am building a movement of Nurses prioritizing themselves so they can continue healing the world. Licensed in MA & NH

Q: What does cultural competence mean for healthcare providers?: 

A: Cultural competence means meeting our patients and clients exactly where they are today—viewing the whole human in front of us, honoring their unique experiences, beliefs, and needs. Cultural competence is required to provide health equity.

Q: What is your experience with nurse unions? : 

A: I don't have any experience with unions

Q: What would you say is the single biggest challenge nurses face today?

A: Unlearning the belief that self-sacrifice is required to serve others. Most of us nurses were in the caregiving role before we got into nursing and as we practice it becomes difficult to prioritize ourselves before serving others. Creating realistic self-care specific to the lifestyle of the nurse is required to begin releasing the self-sacrificing beliefs that have become deeply ingraine