Infusing Therapeutic Humor During a Pandemic: Sometimes It Is Okay to Laugh

Activity Summary

Therapeutic humor during a pandemic does not lighten the gravity of the situation, but it can contribute to the resiliency of nurses and provide an outlet during periods of increased stress. Chaos and confusion can cause times of increased stress but it can also be a time when nurses utilize creativity and problem-solving skills to meet the challenges of any situation. Therapeutic humor can mitigate the negative impact of psychological and physiologic stressors and improve outcomes.

Objectives

Value the role of therapeutic humor as a coping skill during a global pandemic.
Enumerate the benefits of therapeutic humor skills in creative problem solving and implementation strategies.
Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic humor skills and identify resources available for creating and sustain healthy work environments.

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Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Disclosure

This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

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