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INTRODUCTION: Leaders adept at balancing space exploration and art are unique. Nicole Stott, NASA astronaut, artist, author and advocate for humanity as crewmates on Planet Earth, exemplifies this ability by applying lessons learned in space to preserving our shared planet and inspiring the next generation of explorers and artists.TOPIC: Ms. Stott inspires and empowers others to embrace the marvels of space exploration and the restorative aspects of art. As the 10th woman to spacewalk, Ms. Stott experienced physical separation from Earth while viewing the planet as a single entity, which underscores her belief in peaceful cooperation for the betterment of all. As a NASA astronaut and aquanaut, Ms. Stott lived this objective: she spent 18 days in an underwater lunar analog mission, trained with astronauts and cosmonauts around the globe, and spent 104 days in space on the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station conducting science experiments targeting terrestrial benefits. She was also on the final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery. In 2009, while on the International Space Station, Ms. Stott was the first person to paint a watercolor in space. Her paintings and 2021 book illustrate how urgently Earth requires humanity's care. Healing Earth is not Ms. Stott's only mission: she founded the Space for Earth Foundation, which provides opportunities for children to become "Artonauts" and dream of a future for themselves through space, art, and healing. APPLICATION: Ms. Stott's example of connecting science and art to heal the Earth and its inhabitants -- including its children -- is inspiring. Human beings need to explore and create. Lessons learned from Ms. Stott's career as a NASA astronaut and artist provide guidance for aerospace nurses and other healthcare providers seeking to link these important activities to promote healing. Learning Objectives 1. Learners will identify two significant leadership characteristics of Nicole Stott. 2. Learners will describe two examples of science and art that promote greater understanding of the need to protect Earth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This program evaluation assessed a caring science program's impact on nurse and interdisciplinary professionals' self-reported caring, compassion satisfaction, and intent to leave at an academic-affiliated community hospital. A 3-session program resulted in self-caring and intent to leave significant increases at 60 days post intervention. Findings demonstrated caring science interventions alone are insufficient to impact staff engagement and intent to leave. Further actions for organizational culture changes are discussed., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)