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Nurse uses Indigenous healing methods to boost health providers' mental health — as well as her own  

Nurse shares her passion for resiliency and retention

Shaping nursing students to create a healthier nursing profession

Drinking water is a staple of good health. It benefits all areas of your body, including your heart health, digestion, and organ function. But what if the water you drank had superpower and offered more bang for your buck?  

Does the thought of heading to the gym for a workout fill you with dread? 

Nurse conquers anxiety through action and healthy habits  

Nurses make a difference by working in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, and home health care. But when they contribute their time, energy, and resources to communities facing significant health disparities, their impact can have a ripple effect. Black nurses play an especially important role in community health, says #healthynurse ...

Nurse’s mental health background helps her find balance for herself and her patients

Nurse races to a healthy lifestyle

By Stephanie Campbell, PhD, Senior Medical Director, Dynavax  

A Legacy of Adaptation and Advancement

Veteran nurse shares her secret to lifelong vitality and fulfillment beyond retirement

Stressful pandemic prompts one nurse to make more conscious wellness choices.

The American Red Cross collaborates with Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation and the American Nurses Association on many issues that directly affect nurses and public health.  Take time to peruse the below resources that the American Red Cross currently provides on emergency preparedness.

Water is a part of life that many Americans often take for granted. We use it for bathing, cleaning, and keeping our homes cool, sanitary, and landscaped. The problem is that fresh water is a limited resource. Although more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is water, less than 1% of that water is usable by humans. According to the United Nations Educational, ...

It's the end of a long shift, and your mind is ready to burst from never-ending to-do lists and care plans. As you finally take a moment to catch your breath, the weight of exhaustion settles in. You pull out your phone and cue up your favorite song. A soothing melody replaces the chaos with calm.  

Home health nurse  Rick Ackerman, RN, Case Manager for CenterWell Home Health,  prioritizes exercise, mental breaks, and socialization.  

I tried a restrictive diet that cut out my favorite foods, but as soon as I started eating salty or sugary snacks that I love again, I found myself back at square one. While restricting certain foods is the most common type of diet, research shows it’s not effective in the long run. Restrictive diets often lead to short-term weight loss followed by ...

Nurse Turns Her Medical Crisis Into Her Cause

Shift work is critical for continuity of care in many health care settings. But working the night shift can take a toll. A 2021 study found that nurses who work the night shift tend to be less active, experience poorer sleep quality, and less satisfied with life than nurses who work days.  

Anyone who complains that a plant-based diet isn’t filling may not be eating the right plant-based foods. No matter what you’re eating, feeling full often has more to do with satiety — feeling comfortably full and no longer hungry — than simply filling your belly. Blog 3 in our Plant-Based Food Series!

Nurse revolutionizes diabetes care through health equity and plant-based nutrition

When most people think of eating disorders, conditions like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa may come to mind. But two lesser known (and underdiscussed) conditions include binge eating disorder (BED) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) .  

It's sad but true: Not all nurses get the same level of support and respect from their jobs. In a 2022 survey of nurses, 63% of respondents personally experienced an act of racism at work. But acts of bullying and bias don’t only happen with racial differences. Gender, age, and education are just a few other reasons some nurses may be treated differently ...

Nurse Steps Up to Build Diversity in Nurse Leadership  

Nurse uses her passion for whole foods to educate children and improve their nutrition.

Warning: The CDC cautions all those pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant to discuss all medicines with your healthcare provider including OTC meds, herbal and dietary supplements, and vitamins. Learn more . Additional Warning:  The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements. There is often conflicting research on whether certain ...

Nurse Uses Coaching and Cooking to Inspire Healthy Change  

Have you ever noticed how life's ups and downs seem to etch themselves onto your skin? When you're going through stressful times, your skin is often the first place to show it. Your mind and skin are connected. It's the perfect time to examine this relationship and the transformative power of a skin care routine.  

Plant-based eating provides incredible health benefits . But the challenge for many — especially during the holidays — is enjoying the beloved cultural dishes of your heritage while sticking to a plant-forward diet. Blog 2 in our Plant-Based Food Series!  

The following blog is from our colleagues at the CDC

It isn’t news that smoking hurts your health. Yet millions of people still do it despite widespread awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco.  

Authors: Ashley Carter MSN, RN, AMB-BC – Tennessee Nurses Association – District 3 President and William Hall DNP, MSN-Ed., RN, PMH-BC, CDP, PLNC – Tennessee Nurses Association- District 3 Director

Nurse Finds Her Passion in Yoga and Coaching

Nurse creates life-changing wellness programs for first responders

Nurse transforms her health and becomes a wellness crusader, impacting thousands.  

Your diet is an essential part of healthy living. What you eat can determine how your body grows, functions, and protects itself.  Blog 1 in our Plant-Based Food Series!  

By  Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, OCN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FAAN      Lieutenant Colonel, 452d Aeromedical Staging Squadron, U.S. Air Force Reserve Command      Magnet Program Director and Nurse Scientist, Providence Saint John’s Health Center  

Healthy Men Inc. reimagines the approach to men’s care

It's challenging to find a nurse who hasn't been impacted by the nurse staffing crisis.  

Courtesy of the FDA Office of Women's Health

Organization offers nurses a rapid response, micro-restorative program and ongoing support  

Nurse promotes the power of peer support

Quality patient care requires partnership. Health care providers bring expertise and experience. Patients (hopefully) follow their providers’ guidance to help make treatment and health care as effective as possible. But patients can only truly participate when they understand what the provider is asking of them and why it is important.  

Nurse hits her stride and walks her way to wellness while she works

Reprinted with permission from the American Nurses Association’s Policy and Government Affairs  

By  Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FAAN

As we head into another cold and flu season, we’re also gearing up for immunizations — both for ourselves and our patients. As a nurse, you know you need a flu shot every year, but have you ever wondered where updated immunization recommendations come from?

COVID-19 pandemic sparks a self-care flame for 53-year-old nurse