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ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Kristin Waite-Labott, BSN, RN, CARN, CPRC 4959

Nurse builds substance use recovery community following her own recovery process.

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight­­: Christine Ross, BSN, RN 4953

Nurse takes a holistic approach to life and work in Alaska

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight:  Donna Velasquez, PhD, RN 4945

Retired nurse finds fulfillment and new ways to care for others as an American Red Cross volunteer

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN 4923

Nurse views life of service and nursing leadership as a privilege

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Teddie Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP 4922

Nurse shares how improving our planet’s health is possible — and the role nurses can play in changing Earth’s fate

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

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

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight: Catherine Stubin PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN 4808

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

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Spotlight -  Ky Arnold, RN, BSN 4802

Nurse cares for nurses’ financial health and wellness

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  

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

Nurse conquers anxiety through action and healthy habits  

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

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

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.

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.  

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

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.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Trang Dinh-Noonan, MSN, RN-BC 4597

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

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Angie Koppe, RN 4534

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

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Heather Goss, BSN, RN 4520

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

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Lisa Bell Henson RN, BSN, MBA 4505

Burned out and brokenhearted, Lisa Bell Henson, RN, BSN, MBA found a new calling as a certified holistic nurse coach  

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Lesa Stevenson, RN, CPC, COC, CCS, AHFI 4468

Manager prioritizes work/life balance through team bonding, exercise, and volunteerism

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Maria Creed, BSN, RN, CCM 4464

Nurse finds joy in travel, food, and friends, even after the death of her son.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Viji George, DNP, MA, RN, RNC-NIC 4446

Celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: One Nurse’s Journey From Military Nursing In India to Magnet Program Director In Texas.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Rowena Crooks-Jackson, LPN 4343

Nurse changes her lifestyle for the better to see her grandkids grow up.


 

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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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Safety
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Rest
Rest breaks and healthy sleep are not only restorative - but are key to your health and to providing safe patient care. This domain addresses strategies and guidelines for restorative sleep, workplace breaks and napping, and managing shift work.

Quality of Life
Your work, home life, family, and other commitments frequently compete for your time and attention. This domain focuses on the elements that improve the quality and balance of your life including your physical, financial, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Physical Activity
Nurses are often on their feet all day but fall short of recommended national guidelines for physical exercise. This domain includes strategies for overcoming barriers for guidelines and meeting exercise guidelines.

Nutrition
It isn't easy to find time for healthy eating. On average, nurses consume less fruits, veggies, and whole grains than other Americans. This domain covers recommended guidelines for dietary health, managing diet at work, and overcoming barriers to nutrition.

Mental Health
The nature and stresses of the nursing profession can take a toll on your mental health. This domain deals with your psychological affect and health. Mental wellbeing practices, stress relief resources, and personal stories are just some of the assets included here.

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Reading this spotlight is very inspiring. Way to go Latanya for you and your family.

Please take a moment to read this inspiring story!

This is am Amazing nurse