Is Mindfulness Missing from Your Nursing Practice?

Introduction

1. Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline for nurses working in high-stress, emotionally charged environments.
2. This short quiz is designed to help you assess whether mindfulness is actively supporting your nursing practice—or if it’s time to reconnect with it.

3. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be aware.

Instructions

1. Answer YES or NO to each of the following 10 questions. Be honest—there are no wrong answers.
2. At the end, tally how many times you answered YES to discover what your score reveals.

The Quiz

1. I often feel emotionally drained or mentally checked out during or after my shifts.
2. I rarely pause to take deep breaths or mentally reset during the day.
3. I respond to stress reactively rather than intentionally.
4. I feel disconnected from the reasons I chose nursing in the first place.
5. I replay difficult interactions in my head long after my shift ends.
6. I struggle to be fully present with my patients or coworkers.
7. I neglect my own well-being because there’s never enough time.
8. I avoid processing my emotions because it feels overwhelming or unproductive.
9. I have trouble sleeping or relaxing because my mind is constantly racing.
10. I can’t remember the last time I felt truly calm while at work.

Your Results

0–2 YES: Mindful and Centered
You’ve built strong habits of emotional awareness and present-moment focus. Keep nurturing them—you’re setting an example.

3–5 YES: Starting to Slip
You’re doing okay, but stress may be creeping into your practice more than you realize. It might be time to strengthen your mindfulness foundation.

6–8 YES: Stress is Taking Over
You're likely feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Your mind and body are signaling that it's time to slow down, breathe, and refocus. Mindfulness could be the reset you need.

9–10 YES: Red Alert
You’re running on empty. Fatigue, frustration, and emotional overload are likely affecting your health, happiness, and effectiveness. It’s time to take your well-being seriously.

Next Step: Reconnect with What Matters

You don’t need to overhaul your life—just begin with one small shift.

“The Art of Mindful Nursing Primer” offers practical, nurse-friendly tools to help you:

• Regain focus and clarity
• Handle stress more intentionally
• Reignite your purpose and presence at work

Discover how just a few minutes a day can make a big difference.

Call to Action

Want to go deeper?

1. Get your copy of “The Art of Mindful Nursing Primer” on Amazon.

2. Discover how small daily practices can create lasting impact in your life, your work, 

and your well-being.

A Personal Note from Michele

“After 45 years in nursing, I’ve learned that sometimes the smallest insights can make the biggest difference. That’s why I share these resources freely—to support you in your journey, just as others once supported me. If you'd like to receive more tools, encouragement, or updates from me now and then, I’d be honored to stay in touch.” — Michele