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Sleep Commitment

My commitment is focused on sleep hygiene. I will get no less than 8 hours of sleep every day of the week for 3 months. My hours will be 9pm to 6am. I will journal my thoughts, feelings, goals, and ideas along the way. Any takers? more

Posted by Mike Goss in My Safety Commitment on 04/01/2019 04:00 PM
safety

I will slow down and think "is this safe" before starting a task more

Posted by Shutchison in My Safety Commitment on 03/22/2019 10:03 AM
Driving Safety

I commit to not texting while driving. I will designate someone in my care if available to manage my phone. I will identify 2 other ways I can improve driving safety in my habits. more

Posted by qcfirenurse in My Safety Commitment on 03/13/2019 08:40 AM
Texting while driving

I commit to save texting until I am at a safe location - not in the car. more

Posted by DBopp in My Safety Commitment on 03/08/2019 09:00 AM
Phone, phone go away!

I resolve to put my phone in an unreachable spot while driving - unless it's my GPS then I have to figure something else out.... more

Posted by Mrs Melanie Marie Morris in My Safety Commitment on 02/21/2019 02:55 AM
Health Commitment

I will Turn my phone off wile i drive and cut my binge drinking to zero more

Posted by jflynt in My Safety Commitment on 01/30/2019 02:24 PM
Safety

I commit to not text and drive. Sometimes I find myself being distracted and thinking that I have to multi task right away even if I am the wheel. I commit to slow down and think before I pick up my phone to send my "important" text. Nothing is as important as arriving safely to my destination and not risking anyone else's safety either. more

Posted by Cathi Champino in My Safety Commitment on 01/29/2019 05:18 PM
No texting while driving

I commit to: No texting while driving at all more

Posted by Connie Gropler, RN Founder Nurse Pollinators in My Safety Commitment on 01/20/2019 04:26 PM
Work Safety

While I feel that I have good body mechanics when assisting patients, it has been quite a while since I have seen a education opportunity provided to staff at work. I am committed to approach my director and manager and suggest a few sessions with our physical therapists to review good techniques in transferring patients and caring for our total care and ... more

Posted by mtngirl1969 in My Safety Commitment on 01/16/2019 02:56 AM
safe driving

I would like to not be distracted while driving and focus on the road more

Posted by camille2121 in My Safety Commitment on 01/11/2019 04:30 AM
Safety Resolution

For the entire year of 2018, I will not text while driving. more

Posted by Carrie Jeffery in My Safety Commitment on 12/31/2018 11:30 PM
Safety

I commit to increasing my awareness to my safety and the safety of my patients and their families. more

Posted by Deborah Mixon in My Safety Commitment on 12/31/2018 05:30 PM
driving safety

I won't open a sparkling water can while driving ever this year. more

Posted by Catherine Lynn Martell in My Safety Commitment on 12/31/2018 12:00 AM
No more drinking

Stop drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages. more

Posted by Pamela Gabbert in My Safety Commitment on 12/27/2018 03:01 PM
No Texting

Pay full attention while driving! more

Posted by GoFatima in My Safety Commitment on 12/27/2018 01:52 PM
Driving Distractions

I will eliminate driving distractions including but not limited to texting, searching for items and managing grandkids. more

Posted by Maudie in My Safety Commitment on 12/26/2018 10:34 AM
Safety: Drowsy Driving

I make a commitment to not drive while drowsy. I will find a safe spot to pull over, walk around, or rest in the car. I won't resume driving until I am more awake and alert. more

Posted by Jessica S. in My Safety Commitment on 12/10/2018 12:52 AM
Safety

I commit to not driving if I’m tired and not being distracted by text/phone calls. I have placed a do not disturb while driving notification on my phone more

Posted by Lakisha Bryant in My Safety Commitment on 12/09/2018 09:45 PM
Stop smoking and Driving

Smoking does distract me when I am driving, this is not only unsafe but not healthy. In my attempt to wean myself off smoking I will stop smoking while driving! more

Posted by Irene Brown in My Safety Commitment on 12/07/2018 10:37 AM
Encourage peer support

I commit to supporting my peers by lifting them up, being present and mindful more

Posted by Maureen Callahan in My Safety Commitment on 12/06/2018 03:41 PM
Safety

I have changed jobs so this area is no longer an issues in my current position. The incivility was in my previous position more

Posted by CarlaSW in My Safety Commitment on 12/03/2018 07:45 AM
Distracted driving

I will not respond to my phone while driving. This includes text messages or telephone calls. more

Posted by Deb Haber in My Safety Commitment on 11/29/2018 07:09 AM
Distracted Driving

I will not respond to my phone or text messages while driving. more

Posted by Carollbcraig in My Safety Commitment on 11/28/2018 04:07 PM
Safety

I will ask for help more to avoid injury to myself. more

Posted by Joanne Vogel in My Safety Commitment on 11/26/2018 08:30 AM
Safety

Since I spend so much time for work behind the wheel; I won’t try to use phone apps while I drive. If I need assistance from my phone I’ll pull over. more

Posted by Jo Marie in My Safety Commitment on 11/21/2018 03:39 PM
Educate employer on Work Place Safety

Educate employer on work place safety. Drivers safety. more

Posted by QueenCricket in My Safety Commitment on 11/15/2018 06:00 PM
TAKE MORE CARE OF ME

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Posted by Gracie in My Safety Commitment on 11/03/2018 01:37 PM
My commitment 11/2/18

I commit to drink less than what I do right now. Currently, I drink alcohol 1-4 days a week and drink anywhere from 1-7 drinks each time. I want to decrease this to 1-2 days a week and 1-4 cans each time. more

Posted by SarahCurley in My Safety Commitment on 11/02/2018 01:06 PM
Safety Commitment

I commit to consciously observing personal safety practices at work, at home, and while travelling. more

Posted by Prajnaparamita in My Safety Commitment on 10/17/2018 09:58 AM
texting and distracted driving

I just wont do it anymore. I need to put my full attention on the drive. more

Posted by Kathleen21 in My Safety Commitment on 10/03/2018 04:08 PM
Take time to eat at work

Working through breaks is not helping me or the patient. more

Posted by Elizabeth Ann Dawson in My Safety Commitment on 09/29/2018 10:10 AM
No texting while driving!

I'm a millennial, and of course that means I grew up when cell phones were just coming out. I texted in class, on the way home, while using the restroom, you name it. So it inevitably is difficult for me to put the phone down. I have grown up and comfortable with cell phones. Heck, I remember flip phones and blackberries! But this comfortability has allowed me ... more

Posted by Kiera in My Safety Commitment on 09/26/2018 03:12 PM
No texting while driving

I commit to not texting and driving for the full length of my drive more

Posted by cmitzkat in My Safety Commitment on 09/04/2018 04:56 PM
Texting while driving

I commit to not reading or writing texts while driving. I'll pull over to read text that I receive while driving. more

Posted by Astrid in My Safety Commitment on 08/31/2018 03:36 PM
Improve on the red areas

After taking this survey I was given a red score for a few areas. One of the areas was related to having verbal aggression towards myself by a professional who was higher than me as well as a patient. Some times in life no matter how much you try to be kind and accommodating someone can still be upset and treat you unkind. For this area I will continue to show ... more

Posted by M. Parlee in My Safety Commitment on 08/28/2018 09:31 AM
Texting and Driving

I will no longer use my phone to text, call or for music purposes through the full length of my drives. more

Posted by Sabrod in My Safety Commitment on 08/27/2018 10:05 PM
safety

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Posted by keymon6 in My Safety Commitment on 08/20/2018 03:12 PM
Safety

I commit to not texting and driving I commit to wearing sunscreen I commit to taking time for me - for my mental health/safety more

Posted by Ronda Decker in My Safety Commitment on 07/20/2018 09:40 AM
Rationalize

At work, I will remind myself to ask "why". Too many times, I find myself performing nursing skills simply because they're ordered and I'm not putting together the whole picture. I've never compromised patient safety, but I could be doing more in providing adequate care. more

Posted by Nicole Alexandria Ledesma in My Safety Commitment on 05/23/2018 11:17 AM
Driving

I commit to active driving and not being distracted by objects or persons in the car with me. more

Posted by Ruth Kitzmiller, BSN, MSA, RN in My Safety Commitment on 05/21/2018 11:07 AM
Safety

I will continue to follow safety protocols at work and I will stay focused during my driving time. more

Posted by Katrina Goodrich in My Safety Commitment on 05/20/2018 12:42 PM
Safe driving

I pledge that I will not text and drive. more

Posted by Margaret Solecki Berryman in My Safety Commitment on 05/17/2018 03:22 PM
Safety

Be alert and be safe more

Posted by Mohammad Khan in My Safety Commitment on 05/16/2018 01:40 PM
Safety

be safe, stay safe, always safety first, keep it up. more

Posted by Miss Joana Marie Constantino in My Safety Commitment on 05/16/2018 09:37 AM
No Driving Like a Maniac!

I commit to driving a little slower, not changing lanes like a race driver, and just taking it a little easier in general in my hour to two hour commutes. more

Posted by Isabel Julie Francis in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 04:53 PM
Safety Committment

I will work and teach in a manner which is totally hazard free, teaching my students to utilize all safety choices and report any hazardous issues. more

Posted by Teresa (ann) Pearson in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 03:13 PM
Slow and steady wins the race

I commit to being aware of my surroundings, having good light when possible, increasing my strength and balance, and paying attention to my motions while being active (and other times during the day and night) to avoid falls. more

Posted by Patricia Higgins in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 02:55 PM
Safety

I commit to driving safely and not letting myself get distracted with conversation or the radio I also commit to staying out of the fast lane when I drive more

Posted by Jonica Jaye Beird in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 02:02 PM
I commit to doing strength training while protecting my back and joints.

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Posted by Mrs Carina Manchester in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 12:58 PM
cell phones

I will commit to turning my cell phone off while I am driving. more

Posted by Kasey Fine Ragas in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 12:27 PM
Safety Commitment

I pledge I will never text and drive, or drink and drive. I will never get into a vehicle with someone that has been drinking or that texts. more

Posted by Ms Lisa Diekman in My Safety Commitment on 05/15/2018 11:49 AM
Getting Rid of Any Form of Nicotine

I promise to be rid of nicotine in any form by the end of April. I have stopped and started a gazillion times. This one needs to be the last one. I consider myself pretty healthy with good physical endurance. This is where I put my money where my mouth is! more

Posted by Susan Toberman in My Safety Commitment on 03/29/2018 12:22 PM
Distracted Driving

With so much going on all the time, it's easy to get distracted while driving. My kids, my phone, eating on the go....these all take my focus off the road. I am committed to focusing on the important task of getting to my destination safely by keeping my attention on the single task at hand! more

Posted by Mrs Nicole Kathleen Martin in My Safety Commitment on 02/23/2018 12:27 PM
Nutrition Goals

I have commited to being more aware of added sugars in foods. I recently started reading food labels to prevent purchasing items with added sugar and have been trying to eat less sugars in general. For my food cravings, I've been having dried or natural fruits which seems to be satisfying so far! more

Posted by Karen Downer in My Safety Commitment on 02/21/2018 11:44 AM
Increase balance and flexibility

Come November i respond to winter weather by walking like a penguin. This stays with me until about April. On a more serious side, i want to include exercises that focus on balance.and flexibility. more

Posted by Gina Dennik-Champion, MSN, MSHA, RN in My Safety Commitment on 02/13/2018 06:31 PM
Slow down, focus

Looking back at the past four years within the nursing profession I realize that I need to slow down during a typical work day. I and things get moving to fast and I miss important things that may injure myself or the patients. This and compassion fatigue, I need to work on in order to love my life and career that I chose. more

Posted by Courtney Rust in My Safety Commitment on 02/12/2018 05:40 PM
Texting and driving

I plan to put my phone down while driving. I have my daughter as my alert if I pick it up. more

Posted by Sherry Davis in My Safety Commitment on 02/05/2018 09:43 AM
Safety Resolution

Keep myself & my family safe from harm by being well rested, more vigilant more

Posted by Ms Dipa Trivedi in My Safety Commitment on 01/26/2018 03:39 AM
Quality of Life

I commit to enjoying the moment with my friends/family more often than being in a hurry to the next step more

Posted by Ms Dipa Trivedi in My Safety Commitment on 01/26/2018 03:38 AM
driving safety

I won't ever again open a can of sparkling water while driving. more

Posted by Catherine Lynn Martell in My Safety Commitment on 01/25/2018 09:05 PM
Risk Commitment

I commit to doing some sort of balance training excercise 3x a week to avoid falls. more

Posted by Jane Cline in My Safety Commitment on 01/18/2018 02:17 PM
Resolution/Nutrition

I joined weight watches last week and started attending Sat am meetings. I'm using their APP and having fun counting my points. Down 4 lbs already. Exercising with friends that I'm attending with. more

Posted by Mrs Suzanne Marie Smith in My Safety Commitment on 01/11/2018 08:53 AM
Safety Resolution

I will leave my phone in my purse when in my car so I am not tempted to check it. I have seen the consequences of distracted driving and I need to do a better job of driving undistracted. more

Posted by Trish L. Price in My Safety Commitment on 01/04/2018 10:47 AM
Safety

I am blessed to only have a 15 minute commute to work. While I'm driving I use that time to talk to friends and family on the phone. It's not a safe practice. I will limit my phone calls while driving this year. more

Posted by Eileen Teresa Reali in My Safety Commitment on 01/03/2018 08:03 AM
Keeping Safe working out and food prep

Run with a reflective belt or gear on during the hours of darkness. Research and work on new ways to ensure I keep food fresh and safe. My son has Celiac disease and sometimes we have cross contamination. more

Posted by Melissa-Jo Nason in My Safety Commitment on 12/26/2017 09:10 PM
Take Stairs

I will commit to walking 15,000 steps aday more

Posted by Leslie Dubon-Acosta in My Safety Commitment on 11/22/2017 10:19 AM
RN

I will commit to putting my phone on silence and refrain from distractions while driving. more

Posted by Danielle Beckingham in My Safety Commitment on 11/15/2017 08:46 AM
Driving Distractions

I will commit to putting my phone on silent and away while driving. I will no longer text and drive. more

Posted by Sharon Kay Quesenberry in My Safety Commitment on 11/15/2017 07:47 AM
Distracted driving

For the next month, I will put my phone on "do not disturb" while driving and avoid other distracting activities like brushing my hair and applying makeup. more

Posted by Joy Kiviat in My Safety Commitment on 11/14/2017 12:00 AM
Safety

I will place my pocketbood on the back seat of the car when driving to avoid temporary distractions. more

Posted by Lavaida J. Owens-White in My Safety Commitment on 11/03/2017 11:19 PM
Personal Safety- solo hiker

I commit to bringing my bear spray on my solo hikes for the 2 legged bears, and obtain conceal carry training/obtain permit so I can defend my self if needed. I've been in uncomfortable situations on the trail (not just hikers use the woods), and I don't want to be an easy target. Personal safety and self defense knowledge should be considered by ... more

Posted by Suzanne Woletz in My Safety Commitment on 10/25/2017 01:52 PM
Safety at Work

I will improve my safety at work by getting more people to help me lift heavy things, even if it takes longer to get help. more

Posted by Lauren Cain in My Safety Commitment on 10/23/2017 02:51 PM
Stop Text/Drive

I'm continuously on a self-instigated rush...I'm going to stop putting myself, my family and my community at risk, and PUT THE PHONE DOWN (unless I'm the passenger). more

Posted by Jennifer Rasp-Vaughn in My Safety Commitment on 10/12/2017 03:47 PM
Bantan,Hanin

Hello, I have trouble in maintaining safety for myself more than the patient. I need to learn how to improve safety to myself, so I can protect the patient and myself properly. I used to take care of the patient holistically and give them the optimum care and not to wait others’ favor. Therefore, sometime I feel that my safety is not important in some points ... more

Posted by Hanin Bantan in My Safety Commitment on 10/05/2017 12:38 PM
Safe patient handling

My commitment to safe patient handling is to make sure that I use the mobility aids that are available to me each and every time I move a patient in order to keep myself and my co-workers safe. more

Posted by Cassie Bosch in My Safety Commitment on 10/03/2017 11:09 PM
safety

I will be safe while working. more

Posted by Amy Griffey in My Safety Commitment on 09/28/2017 02:40 PM
healthy living

I commit to weight training 2 times a week and faithful use of my fitness pal. more

Posted by Carol Hamilton in My Safety Commitment on 09/26/2017 08:11 AM
Safety

Become more aware of my surroundings. more

Posted by Caren Barnett in My Safety Commitment on 09/16/2017 12:21 PM
Safety

I commit to not text and drive at all. more

Posted by Elizabeth Cunningham in My Safety Commitment on 09/16/2017 12:03 PM
Safety

I commit to not texting and driving at all! more

Posted by Jillian Murphy in My Safety Commitment on 09/16/2017 12:00 PM
Shelley's Saftey commitment

No distrtatioins while driving more

Posted by Shelley Sabistina in My Safety Commitment on 09/15/2017 10:51 AM
safety committment

I vow to not text and drive at all more

Posted by Toni Franseen in My Safety Commitment on 09/14/2017 08:42 PM
Distractions

Texting is a huge distraction and cause of accidents and death. However, there are many more to consider such as eating, drinking, putting on makeup, fixing your hair, fiddling with the radio, using GPS, etc. that can cause an accident resulting in harm or death. I am committing to NOT using my phone at all while I'm driving and to be aware of the other ... more

Posted by Sharon Alton in My Safety Commitment on 09/02/2017 04:32 PM
no more texting

I will not text while driving - I will pull off and stop first. more

Posted by Elizabeth Kidd, MSN, BSN, CCRN in My Safety Commitment on 08/27/2017 02:06 PM
Safety

To be more involved in workplace safety programs and issues. more

Posted by Mary Merrell in My Safety Commitment on 08/23/2017 08:40 AM
Eliminate Distracted Driving

I will commit to eliminating distracted driving by not playing with the radio while my vehicle is in motion. more

Posted by Laura Adams in My Safety Commitment on 08/07/2017 10:19 AM
safety

I will not talk on the phone while driving more

Posted by Jessica Gerke in My Safety Commitment on 07/31/2017 04:00 AM
Safety

I always wear my seatbelt, however, occassionally I am distracted by the cell phone, so I make a commitment to not utilize the cell phone while driving! Safety first. more

Posted by Jaime A Striplin, MSN in My Safety Commitment on 07/26/2017 09:17 AM
Safety

I will not text while driving at all. more

Posted by Amy Cordalis in My Safety Commitment on 07/24/2017 08:42 PM
Texting and Driving

Although I don't often text and drive, I do text at light - I'm a crotch-texter. I will stop crotch-texting. I will put my phone in my purse in the back seat to help prevent the behaviour. more

Posted by Linda James in My Safety Commitment on 07/24/2017 02:40 PM
NEVER

I will never text while driving. I will send out a message to my husband that I will be driving and cannot text. I will pull over and text if needed for emergency. more

Posted by Jennifer Reyes-Bueno in My Safety Commitment on 07/20/2017 03:42 AM
distracted driving

I commit to not looking at my phone at all while driving more

Posted by Jami Gattuso in My Safety Commitment on 07/13/2017 05:00 PM
Minimize any phone use while driving.

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Posted by Betsey Hamann in My Safety Commitment on 07/11/2017 03:33 PM
NO TEXTING & DRIVING

I typically will wait for a red light/stop sign, but even so. It can wait. I don't want to put myself or anyone else's life in danger for stupidity! #itcanwait more

Posted by Renee Shetler in My Safety Commitment on 07/11/2017 12:21 PM
Safety

Participate in the workplace safety taskforce. more

Posted by Nancy Blake in My Safety Commitment on 07/09/2017 05:08 PM
Safety

I commit to safety in transferring patients, preparing medications and keeping the environment obstacle free. Since I am doing home care I am not currently involved in establishing safety guidelines. Since I am committed to my patients I would immediately report any unsafe condition I might identify in a home wherre I am caring for a patient. I know I ... more

Posted by Mary Lou Thompson in My Safety Commitment on 07/04/2017 11:56 PM
Work a safe number of hours per day.

So that I am full of energy, alert, and able to avoid accidents. more

Posted by Amanda Petersen in My Safety Commitment on 04/19/2017 12:53 PM

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I will commit to turning off my phone while driving. There are many times that I think it is okay to send a quick reply. This is too dangerous especially when there are other passengers in the vehicle. Safety should be first hand commitment for the safety of myself and passengers alike.

by Shan Begay on Safety

My first goal for Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation. Time to work on bad habits.

by qcfirenurse on Driving Safety

I'm down 34 pounds now and my cardiovascular health has improved tremendously! Never too late or too old to change!

by Mrs Suzanne Marie Smith on Resolution/Nutrition

I plan on putting my phone on privacy mode upon entering the vehicle. That way I won't hear texts or calls coming in!

by Wendy Viera on Texting and driving

Hi Jane,

That is a great commitment and commend you for joining the challenge. I am a RN yoga therapist and energy healer. I would love to support you in your goal. Please reach out if you need help!

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