CarolinaEast, in New Bern, NC, got creative when it came to maintaining their culture of health during this September’s hurricane.  Hurricane Florence presented unique challenges as a slow-moving storm.   New Bern was under siege from high winds, rains, and record-setting flood waters for five days.  How did CarolinaEast nurses stay healthy and ... more

It's day 10 of the Move for a Cause  challenge, powered by support from Humana .     It’s the final day of our challenge and we want to hear from you! Tell us why you are inspired to make a difference and what actions you’ve taken or will take. Sign our commitment wall . Post those photos from your Turkey Trot in our Facebook group . Let us know what you have ... more

Read how GBMC successfully promotes and weaves HNHN into their existing wellness program and initiatives. As a Champion in Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ (HNHN), Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) acknowledges that one of our greatest assets is our staff. We inform staff of the HNHN messages in many ways – in our Pulse newsletter, via email, ... more

We are pleased to shine the Champion Spotlight on Maryland Nurses Association (MNA). Read about MNA’s efforts to emphasize nurse health, safety, and wellness for their members. The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA), a Champion for Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) is the voice for nursing in Maryland and advocates for policies supporting the ... more

The International Nurse Coach Association (INCA)  is thrilled to be a Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation ™ Champion Partner. To have a healthy nation, we need healthy nurses, as they are the sustaining anchors for how every hospital, clinic, and community functions. Without nurses the health of humanity would collapse.  Founded in 2010, the INCA, an ... more

Discover how MUSC provides fresh, nutritious food, fitness programming, and rejuvenation opportunities for their employees and community. As a Champion in Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ (HNHN), the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) uses multiple communication mediums to promote HNHN to our employees. We leverage our shared ... more

It’s day 10 of the  Don't Get Stuck challenge. Today's tip is to  review and understand all employer sharps safety protocols. Most organizations have systems in place to help prevent sharps injuries. Make sure to inquire about your employer’s sharps injury prevention program so you understand the policy.  Many sharps injuries are preventable. ... more

It’s day 8 of the  Don't Get Stuck challenge. Technological advances can make it safer to draw blood, vaccinate, or heal wounds. Use non-sharp equipment whenever possible.    Non-sharp skin closure devices, including liquid adhesives, adhesive strips, staples, or zipper technologies  Immunizations that allow for the use of nasal sprays or a ... more

We are pleased to shine the Champion Spotlight on ANA\California. Read about ANA\CA’s wellness advances for conferences, members, nursing students, and even their Board. By ANA\C staff American Nurses Association\California (ANA\C) is a proud HNHN partner. Ever since the HNHN inception, ANA\C has been participating; we were a key beta-site ... more

We are pleased to shine the HNHN Champion Spotlight on INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center.  Using a reward-based wellness program, INTEGRIS offers their employees unique initiatives including a rowing team, couch to 5K, mind/body therapies, volunteering opportunities, on-site fitness coaching and mo more

We are pleased to shine the HNHN Champion Spotlight on the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA).  SCNA uses HNHN as a powerful tool and resource during their annual conventions. Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Activities at Convention a Hit! Last November 2-4, 2017, the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) held their 2017 State ... more

We are pleased to shine the HNHN Champion Spotlight on Holy Name Medical Center.  By hosting challenges, an annual Walk for Mom, on-site weight loss groups, and more, this organization takes employee wellness to new heights. Holy Name Medical Center’s nurses embrace their roles as caregivers, sharing their expertise, compassion, and commitment to ... more

By Eileen Reali, BSN, RN, RN-BC We are pleased to shine the HNHN Champion Spotlight on Mayo Clinic Arizona (MCA)!  Their robust wellness team and early, sustained partnership with HNHN, MCA is frequently called upon to share their best practices with aspiring Champions! MCA's Chief Nursing Officer, Teresa Connolly was asked by staff nurses to start a ... more

We're accepting the Challenge!  The nurses of Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., are thrilled to announce we accepted the Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Grand Challenge (HNHN) as we celebrated National Nurses Week! As inspired by one of our med-surg nurses, Marissa Brown, and announced by our CNO/Vice President of Patient Care Services, ... more

This week, we are proud to shine the spotlight on the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing (UTSON). UTSON is committed to providing faculty and students with an abundance of wellness opportunities, including yoga, walking groups, and of course, HNHN!   more

Discover how the Virginia Nurses Association engages their members with HNHN through conferences, social media, continuing education and their own unique wellness initiative: Take Five . The Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) is a statewide, membership-based professional association for registered nurses. VNA represents the interests of ... more

We are proud to shine the spotlight on Regional Health.  Through HNHN and their own robust program, LiveWell by Regional Health, they ensure that their employees have access to what they need for optimal health and wellness.  Special shout out to Stephanie Iverson, Regional Health’s Health and Well-Being Program Specialist. more

With a long history of promoting nurses’ health, safety, and wellness, the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is honored to partner with Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ (HNHN) to expand nurses’ self-care skills.   more

In this edition of the HNHN Champion Spotlight, we feature Bayhealth Medical Center.    more

Find out how The Pennsylvania State University College of Nursing is improving nursing student wellness by increased HNHN participation; campus-wide step challenges; and other fun programs and activities like lunchtime yoga.  Read more below.  more

On March 14 Marketa Houskova, Executive Director, ANA\California presented the Partners All In contest award to Nancy Lee, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The $5,000 award will be invested in CHLA's wellness program to achieve the goal to implement a walking route with exercise stations ... more

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is working to highlight and encourage nursing innovation, and it is in this spirit that we’re proud to launch the ANA Innovation Awards™ powered by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). more

We are pleased to shine the spotlight on the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA), one of our Champion partners in the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Grand Challenge (HNHN).   more

Find out how the Texas Nurses Association, one of our very first Champion partners, participates in HNHN.   more

This week, we are proud to shine the spotlight on New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA). NJSNA has convened a team of 125 dedicated and passionate nurses. From lavender at their convention to quinoa stuffed peppers on Pinterest, read more about their strategies to improve the health of nurses in New Jersey. more

Deborah Struth, MSN, RN, PhD(c),   Research Associate at  the Oncology Nursing Society shares more about the work they are doing to help nurses live a healthy lifestyle. more

This week, we are pleased to focus on NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s plethora of wellness offerings for their employees.  See below for their all-encompassing approach. more

Learn more about how the New Mexico Nurses Associ ation (NMNA) is participating as an HNHN Champion Partner. more