Boston Medical Center Nursing

Coping with Change at the Worksite Brian Luke Seaward, PhD The ever-changing dynamics of our global economy are forcing dramatic changes in the corporate setting, and these ultimately affect every working employee. Change is often synonymous with the word STRESS! Downsizing, right-sizing, early retirements, mergers, and job consolidations are just a few of the repercussions in the worksite today. In addition, emails, blackberries, webinars, text messages, twitters, and cell phones may initially seem to make our jobs easier, but ultimately they remind us that we are forced to adapt to the changes in this high technology age or be swept behind. So how does one cope with change effectively and not feel as if he or she is a victim in the ever-changing world we live in? There are effective coping techniques and non-effective coping techniques that are used in times of stress. Coping with change means learning to adapt positively to change while maintaining a sense of self-control. This presentation begins with an

A Heart-Centered Approach to Cultivating Wellness Lourdes Lorenz, DHA(c), MSN-IH, NEA-BC, AHN-BC Individuals and healthcare providers now recognize that health is not just the absence of illness.  In the United States, approximately 75 % of physician office visits are for stress related problems, and the most costly health related expenditures are for stress-related disorders.  Nearly 50% of Americans believe that stress is damaging their health, relationships, and productivity.  This educational activity will examine the impact of stress on wellness and will provide strategies to build stress hardiness.  This presentation examines the healthcare professionals’ presence and its influence on healing outcomes for the patient and self.  Emphasis will be placed on practical skills staff may use on an on-going basis for their patients and themselves.  This presentation will provide an understanding of optimal wellness using the 13 Domains of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) as the foundati