Nurses, advanced practice nurses and dietitians can be change leaders, creating work environments in which the healthy thing to do is the easy thing to do. Join us for "Creating a Heart-Healthy Workplace: The Job Begins with Us!" Two thought leaders in the healthy work environments will identify the challenges to optimal cardiovascular health habits of health care professionals, and pose solutions to the unique challenges posed by the kind of work we do. Learn ways to incorporate physical activity into your work day, advocate for healthy choices in your cafeteria, and inspire your colleagues to move with you in the right direction toward optimal cardiovascular health.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this program, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify healthy lifestyle challenges of RNs and RDs, and other shift workers.
2. Identify the benefits of a healthy work environment – such as reduced healthcare costs and absenteeism, presenteeism, increased satisfaction, and improved patient care. 
3. Describe the role of the RN and RD as educator, advocate, and role model, to empower health, safety, and wellness personally and within the work environment, using the socio-ecologic model.
4. Provide a quick reframing tool to help identify healthy options to health lifestyle challenges.
5. Describe successful "wellness at work" initiatives, including those that support healthy eating and physical activity/exercise, with a focus on the hospital setting. 

AUDIENCE:

The audience for this course consists of nurse practitioners, nurses, and dietitians and others specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and management. 

NOTE:

• Original Live Presentation May 15, 2013
• Reviewed by PCNA CE committee January 2014
• Reviewed date: January 2017