The article examines nurses’ self-care in their daily lives. The integrative literature review aims to explore how well nurses take care of their health and well-being and describes these practices. The analysis identified three main themes: the barriers and opportunities for self-care, knowledge related to self-care practices, and the impact of self-care on professional practice. The findings highlight that knowledge of self-care techniques enables nurses’ personal and professional development. The study suggests that leaders and administrators should transform nursing practice to empower nurses as caregivers and team leaders. Furthermore, it recommends incorporating the concept of self-care into undergraduate and continuing education curricula for nurses. Promoting self-care can enhance nurses’ health, reduce workplace stress, and improve the quality of patient care. Nurses’ attention to their own health can serve as an example for patients, encouraging them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Self-care practices may include physical activity, proper nutrition, mental well-being, and maintaining a work-life balance. Nursing is often physically and emotionally demanding, making self-care particularly important in this profession. Institutions should support nurses in this, for example, by offering flexible working hours, support programs, and health-promoting initiatives. Nurses’ self-care not only enhances their well-being but also positively impacts patient care and the workplace environment.
