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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Sonya L. Clayton DNP, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CCE 3883

Nurse changes her physical and mental health for the better. Sonya L. Clayton DNP, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CCE, is a nurse at West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Valerie Morrison, DBA, MSA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC 3809

How one nurse never stops striving for better health. Valerie Morrison, DBA, MSA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, is Director of Student Health Services at University of North Florida.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Sandra Scott, PhD, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN 3808

Nursing educator changes her lifestyle after open-heart surgery. Sandra Scott, PhD, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN, is an adjunct professor at Herzing University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Eleanor Pulliam, RN 3806

Nurse cuts sugary sodas from her diet, loses 52 pounds. Eleanor Pulliam, RN, is a nurse contractor for trustaff.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Nicole Spencer, DNP, AGNP, APRN 3790

Nurse uses healthy diet and exercise to stay fueled during COVID-19. Nicole Spencer, DNP, AGNP, APRN, is a nurse at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Regina Martin, MSN, BSN, RN 3747

Nurse uses art therapy to prioritize her own and others' mental and emotional health.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Sabrina B. Anastasio, BSN, RN, CRN, LMT 3743

Nurse uses passion for hydration to promote self-care. Sabrina B. Anastasio, BSN, RN, CRN, LMT is a staff nurse in the Department of Radiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Liisa Dewhurst, RN, BSN, MSN, CNP 3742

Nurse focuses on moderation and everyday exercise to instill a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Frances Akubuilo, DNP, RN 3711

Nurse dedicates research project to helping fellow nurses increase physical activity levels. Frances Akubuilo, DNP, RN is the Director of Patient Care Services at GFK Home Health Agency and a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Linda Roney, EdD, RN-BC, CPEN, CNE 3620

Lifestyle shift becomes new wellness motivator for nurse educator.  Linda Roney, EdD, RN-BC, CPEN, CNE, is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Nursing Program Director at the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies at Fairfield University.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Barbara Happ, PhD, RN-BC 3619

Making healthy eating and exercise a central part of your life. If there are two things Barbara Happ knows how to do, it’s eating healthy and staying active. That’s because both make up a huge chunk of Barbara’s lifestyle. Her goals: Feel good every day Maintain a proper weight Keep lab results on the healthy side Barbara’s journey first began when she ...

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Shannon Queen, MSN, RN 3618

Nurse uses healthy lifestyle to educate and encourage her patients. 

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Renae Schumann, PhD, RN, CNE 3597

Nursing school dean focuses on staying active and finding peace. Renae Schumann, PhD, RN, CNE, is a Dean & John S. Dunn Professor at the School of Nursing & Allied Health at Houston Baptist University.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Jane Flowers, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, CRCST 3572

63-year-old former nurse walks 25,000 steps per day, loses 130 pounds. Jane Flowers, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, CRCST, is a former registered nurse at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Sarah Oerther, MSN, M.Ed., RN, F.RSPH 3571

Healthy habits start at home for nursing instructor. Sarah Oerther, MSN, M.Ed., RN, F.RSPH is a nursing instructor at Saint Louis University.


 

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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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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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