Title : Harmony: Respect and compassion-transforming the nursing culture, one conversation at a time
Abstract:
Workplace incivility, communication breakdowns, and compassion fatigue continue to challenge nursing practice environments and contribute to nurse burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and reduced team cohesion. These factors can ultimately influence patient safety and quality outcomes. Addressing the relational and cultural dimensions of nursing practice is therefore essential for sustaining healthy work environments. Harmony: Respect and Compassion-Transforming the Nursing Culture, One Conversation at a Time is a platform designed to promote respectful communication, psychological safety, and compassionate engagement among nursing professionals through intentional dialogue. The harmony model integrates principles from emotional intelligence, restorative communication, and relationship-centered care to facilitate structured conversations that address interpersonal tensions, strengthen empathy, and foster mutual accountability within healthcare teams. The initiative emphasizes the role of everyday interactions as mechanisms for cultural transformation, positioning nurses as active contributors to shaping professional environments grounded in respect and compassion. This interactive presentation will provide attendees with actionable tools to initiate transformative conversations that promote respect, compassion, and collaboration across healthcare teams.
