by Tim Cunningham (Author)
In a profession facing workforce shortages, burnout, technological disruption, and increasing complexity, compassion can no longer be assumed. It must be intentionally cultivated.
Cultivating Compassion in Nursing: From Learner to Leader reframes compassion as more than an innate trait, presenting it as a teachable, measurable, and sustainable professional skill. Drawing on nursing science, neuroscience, leadership research, and real-world case studies, Tim Cunningham demonstrates how compassion strengthens human connection while supporting resilience in today's healthcare environments.
Through evidence-based research, reflective exercises, storytelling, art, and companion learning tools, readers learn to:
- Develop compassion as a professional competency
- Build resilience and meaningful connections
- Address cultural and organizational barriers to compassionate care
- Lead with humanity in complex healthcare settings
- Foster sustainable cultures of compassion across care environments
Number of Pages: 426
Dimensions: 0.87 x 10 x 8 IN
Publication Date: September 08, 2026
