Self-care is important for nurses to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Nursing is a very demanding profession with long hours, and it is often in high stress environments. If nurses do not attend to their own self-care, they risk burnout, leading to decreased job satisfaction, increased turnover rates and eventually, poorer patient outcomes. By incorporating self-care into the nursing curriculum, students are taught early in their careers the importance of taking care of themselves. 

Furthermore, self-care is not just about burnout, it  also promotes overall health and wellness. Nurses who practice self-care are more likely to be healthier, happier, and more resilient in facing challenges.

Opposing self-care in curriculum sends the message that self-care is not a priority or is somehow separate from the practice of nursing. It disregards the holistic approach to healthcare and it undermines the idea that nurses should be advocates for health and wellness. 

Therefore, including self-care in the curriculum, nursing programs can help shape a generation of nurses who understand the importance of caring for themselves in order to better care for others and better prepares students for the demands of the profession.