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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Jacqueline (Jackie) Christianson, PhD, FNP-C, CNE 4868

Nurse advocates for altruistic behaviors in emergency and critical care settings

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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - The Power of Networking in Nursing 4858

Nurses can help each other — and themselves — by building connections inside and outside the workplace.

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 10/02/2024
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Call to Action for Nurses to Prioritize Sleep 4857

By Susan H. Weaver

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Rest 10/02/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Jazmine Reyes, RN, BSN, NC-BC 4855

Nurse coach combines ancient wisdom with modern science to heal mind, body, and spirit

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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Tammy Aiken, DNP, RN, SANE 4850

One nurse shows how gratitude can be a game-changer

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - What’s the Best “Noise Color” for Quality Sleep? 4828

How different sleep sounds can promote better rest

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Rest 09/05/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - Expanding Cancer Awareness in Male Patients 4827

4 cancers men may not be thinking about, but should

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 09/05/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Catherine Stubin PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN 4808

Nurse’s research and teaching strategies embolden students to embrace wellness

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The 3 "M"s of Menopause 4805

Learn more about myths/misinformation, misdiagnosis, and management of menopause.

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 08/05/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - Let in the Laughter 4804

How laughter helps with healing and promotes happiness in the health care setting

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 08/01/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight -  Ky Arnold, RN, BSN 4802

Nurse cares for nurses’ financial health and wellness

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ANA HEALTHY NURSE, HEALTHY NATION BLOG - Hydration Supplements: Are They Worth the Hype? 4801

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. You hear it all the time. But your schedule is so jam-packed, you barely have time for a bathroom break. How are you supposed to chug water all day?

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 07/30/2024
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Free Indoor Air Quality in Homes Webinar Series with CE 4785

Join the California Nurses for Environmental Health & Justice, Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation, and other sponsors for this enlightening series!

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 07/09/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight - Uzoamaka Nwankpa, DNP, MSN-PH, RN 4783

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

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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight - Cassandra Cassidy, DNP, MSN, RN, EBP-C, PLNC 4781

Shaping nursing students to create a healthier nursing profession

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - Beyond H2O: Weighing Your Healthy Water Options 4780

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?  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 07/01/2024
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8 Ways to Overcome Gymtimidation: A Nurse's Guide to Getting Acquainted With the Gym 4776

Does the thought of heading to the gym for a workout fill you with dread? Maybe you know you need to exercise, but it’s a chore you tend to put off. We get it. But we’re halfway through the year, so if going to the gym is on your list of resolutions, it’s time to make it happen. Physical activity is a top New Year’s resolution for many Americans. In 2024, 21% of ...

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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight - Heather Wulf, RN, BSN, CMCN 4763

Nurse conquers anxiety through action and healthy habits  

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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - 5 Ways Black Nurses Make a Positive Impact on Community Health 4762

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 ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 06/11/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight - Lynn Van Epps, MSN, APRN, ANP-C 4760

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

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Eliminating Hepatitis B: Understanding New Prevention Guidelines 4746

By Stephanie Campbell, PhD, Senior Medical Director, Dynavax  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Safety 04/30/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Marilyn D. Harris, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN 4740

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

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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Latanya (Tanya) Collins, MSN-Ed, RN 4738

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

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American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Links and Resources 4728

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.

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Safety 04/03/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog -  Embrace the Earth: 4 Simple Ways to Conserve Water 4727

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, ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 04/02/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog  - Rhythms of Resilience: Using Music as a Stress-Relief Tool 4724

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.  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 03/25/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® - #healthynurse Spotlight Series -  Rick Ackerman, RN 4683

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

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog - Balanced Bites: How Nurses Can Master Eating in Moderation 4679

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 ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 03/05/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog -  Quick, Healthy Meals for Night Shift Nurses 4673

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.  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 02/21/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog -  Get Your Fill With Plant-Based Foods 4666

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!

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 02/14/2024
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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Nancy Rodriguez, RN, BSN, CDCES 4662

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

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ANA HEALTHY NURSE, HEALTHY NATION BLOG - Nurses' Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Eating Disorders 4659

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) .  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 02/05/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Embracing Allyship as Nurses 4658

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 ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 02/05/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Meryl A. Fury, MS, RN 4645

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

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - The Pros and Cons of Popular Dietary Supplements 4636

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 ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 01/10/2024
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Deitra Dennis, RN, NBC-HWC 4634

Nurse Uses Coaching and Cooking to Inspire Healthy Change  

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Beautiful Skin, Beautiful Mind: The Link Between Skin Care and Mental Health 4623

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.  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 12/18/2023
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - 7 Tips for Making and Enjoying Plant-Forward Food That Feeds Your Soul 4622

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!  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Nutrition 12/18/2023
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Help protect yourself and your family this holiday season 4615

The following blog is from our colleagues at the CDC

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Safety 11/30/2023
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Your Path to a Smoke-Free Life 4614

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.  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 11/29/2023
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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - Champion Spotlight Series - Re-Imagining Nursing Innovation: A Deep Dive into TNA's 2023 Conference 4613

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

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Anna Fitch Courie, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC 4610

Nurse creates life-changing wellness programs for first responders

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Learn more about the work our Champions are doing to support the health and well-being of their nurses.

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The #healthynurse Spotlight is a shout out to nurses who are making changes in their lives to improve their health and wellness. You can too! Read their stories for inspiration here.

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I commit to allowing my self to rest in nature and admire the Lord's creation. Especially in times of stress, it can get overwhelming so allowing myself to enjoy the beauty helps me be at peace and remind myself of God's goodness!

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Great job!!! I am so proud of you!! You're an inspiration.

@Maya Rogers Great commitment! Staying active with others always helps with accountability!

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