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The self-care practice of forest bathing for nurses is the focus of this article. Self-care is the use of actions to promote one's well-being and is an essential aspect of being a nurse. The Japanese form of shinrin yoku is not a perfect translation to English as forest bathing. Forest bathing means walking or being in the woods. Included in this article is the self-care practice of forest bathing, evidence, and safety tips. Forest bathing is a healthy self-care activity. Health benefits based on evidence include an increase in killer T lymphocyte cells, lower cortisol levels, reduced blood pressure, lower stress levels, and reduced anxiety. Nurses who choose forest bathing as self-care gain from the health benefits. Knowledge of basic hiking safety and following safety tips from the forest location expert is foremost to promote safety.

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