Collective Strength. Shared Vision. Sustainable Change.
The CT Nurse Wellness Project is a statewide initiative dedicated to promoting wellness, stress management, and emotional intelligence among nurses across the state.
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CT Nurse Wellness Project
The CT Nurse Wellness Project is rooted in collaboration and compassion, bringing together nurses, healthcare organizations, and wellness advocates from across Connecticut under one shared belief: when nurses thrive, healthcare thrives.
This initiative serves as a unified platform to amplify the voices of nurses, share evidence-based wellness practices, and cultivate a culture of emotional intelligence, resilience, and community support. By fostering partnerships and creating spaces for dialogue and innovation, the project aims to strengthen the overall well-being of nurses—empowering them to provide exceptional care while sustaining their own mental, emotional, and physical health.
Mission
To advance nurse wellness in Connecticut by providing evidence-based resources, fostering emotional intelligence, and cultivating a supportive statewide community for nurses and nursing students.
Vision
To make Connecticut a model state for nurse well-being, where wellness is integrated into nursing education, practice, leadership, and organizational culture.
Foundational Pillars of the...
CT Nurse Wellness Project
A-Awareness
Bringing visibility to the valuable work of existing nurse wellness organizations and programs across Connecticut. By amplifying their efforts, we help ensure that nurses know about available resources, best practices, and community support opportunities, creating a stronger, more connected wellness network statewide.
B-Boldness
Empowering nurses to take bold, strategic action as change agents within their organizations and communities. By fostering confidence, leadership, and advocacy skills, we encourage nurses to drive meaningful change in workplace culture, patient care, and overall nurse wellness.
C-Collaboration
Building a strong community and coalition of nurses, organizations, and wellness advocates across Connecticut. By fostering collaboration and shared learning, we create opportunities for networking, support, and collective impact that strengthen nurse wellness statewide.
D-Development
Supporting the development of self and profession by providing nurses with tools, mentorship, and educational opportunities to enhance resilience, emotional intelligence, leadership, and innovative practice. This pillar empowers nurses to grow personally and professionally while driving creative solutions in healthcare.
CT Nurse Wellness Project
a statewide initiate focused on...
Wellness
At the core of our work is wellness, recognizing that the health of nurses is critical to the health of the communities they serve. This pillar focuses on promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, providing nurses with resources, strategies, and programs designed to prevent burnout, reduce stress, and foster resilience. From self-care practices to structured wellness initiatives, we support nurses in cultivating sustainable habits that enhance both personal and professional life.
Stress Management
Nursing is demanding, and the pressures of the profession can take a toll. Our Stress Management pillar equips nurses with practical tools, educational resources, and evidence-based strategies to navigate workplace challenges effectively. By helping nurses identify stressors, develop coping mechanisms, and implement actionable plans, we empower them to maintain balance, improve focus, and sustain long-term career satisfaction. Stress management is not just about surviving — it’s about thriving.
Emotional Intelligence
Strong emotional intelligence iS essential for nurses to lead, communicate, and collaborate effectively. This pillar emphasizes the development of self-awareness, empathy, relationship management, and leadership skills. By strengthening emotional intelligence, nurses can enhance patient care, foster meaningful workplace connections, and build confidence in their ability to advocate for themselves and their teams. Through mentorship, training, and skill-building opportunities, we help nurses harness emotional intelligence as a key driver of personal and professional success.
Meet the Founder...
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, APRN, ANP-BC
Stress Solution Strategist & Emotional Intelligence Consultant
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo is a doctorate-prepared nurse practitioner, stress strategist, and founder of The Stress Blueprint. With extensive experience in oncology, mental health, and nurse wellness, Dr. Garvin Mayo is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and cancer patients to thrive through stress management, emotional intelligence, and holistic wellness.
In 2025, she launched the CT Nurse Wellness Project, a statewide initiative focused on promoting wellness, resilience, and emotional intelligence among nurses across Connecticut. Her work bridges clinical expertise, leadership, and advocacy, fostering collaboration among healthcare organizations, professional associations, and wellness advocates to create sustainable, systemic change.
Through her work, Dr. Garvin Mayo continues to advance a vision where when nurses and caregivers thrive, healthcare thrives, transforming individual well-being into a collective impact.
