Guilt, Shame and Imposter Syndrome: the Ongoing Battle for Being Enough (206)

Friday, September 16, 2022

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location: Champagne 3-4

CE: 1

NCC Codes:
RNC-NIC: 4
NNP-BC: 5
RNC-LRN: 5
Pharmacology Credits: 0

Main Presenter(s)

Lori Gunther, MS CPXP

CEO
Synova Associates LLC
Suwanee, Georgia, United States

Disclosure: I have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Moderator(s)

AL

Angela Lindbloom

Disclosure: Disclosure information not submitted.

In the wake of COVID so many nurses and nurse leaders have an overwhelming feeling of guilt and shame the moment they walk out of the NICU. These feelings increase how many strong nurses suffer from imposter syndrome. With so many open leadership positions in nursing (leadership) addressing these concerns and providing strategies for overcoming self-doubt is incredibly important in the COVID recovery plan.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to:

Define Imposter Syndrome
Describe strategies that NICU nurses can use to overcome their impostor feelings while at work
Identify reasons why NICU nurses feel like impostors