Challenge Tips

It's day 7 of the  Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to stay safe .  When we think of violence against nurses, patients or the patients’ relatives are often the usual suspects. However, lateral violence between nurses is also an issue. Have you experienced or seen it happen in your workplace? Share your stories with us in our discussion or in ...

It's day 6 of the  Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to  take action.   If someone is bullying you, or making your work life difficult, speak up! If you feel prepared and well equipped, discuss your concerns with the person one-on-one (but in a safe, private place away from others, and free from interruptions). Stay calm, explain how you ...

It's day 5 of the  Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is  make self-care a priority . When you work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with life-or-death situations, as nurses do, it’s easy to get stressed and snap at coworkers or be short because we feel overwhelmed. Practicing self-care can help you control these reactions. Use ...

It's day 4 of the  Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to reach out to coworkers who may be targets of bullying. Bullies typically target people because of a difference in perceived power, position, or authority and that difference can be anything that falls outside the mainstream or group norms. Recent graduates or nurses in new positions, ...

Today is day 3 of the  Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to be the change. Be a role model for good behavior. Spreading kindness is simple. Say hello, make eye contact, or smile when a colleague passes by – and if you see a fellow nurse struggling, offer assistance.  “Don’t stand by. Stand up,” says Edmonson. “Offering to help colleagues is a ...

Today is day 2 of the Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is  know where you stand. Not only should you understand what bullying looks like , you should also understand your relationship to it. Bullying doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Often it involves groups of two or more people. “Nurses may identify themselves in three roles at some point in their ...

Today is day 1 of the Celebrate Civility challenge. Today's tip is to identify the behavior. To face bullying head on, you have to be able to name the issue and discuss it. “There are a lot of people who are turned off or are resistant to the term bullying and want to put a more positive spin on it. But, to name a thing, is to take its power away,” says Dr. Cole ...

Today is day 10 of the Hydration Challenge ! We understand that drinking water while at work can pose a challenge and hope that our blog,  Stay Hydrated on the Job , can provide you with some tips. We also encourage you to help  set up a hydration station at your organization,  if they are not already in place. Many organizations have started creating these ...

Today is day 9 of the Hydration Challenge !   We are at the tail-end of week 2. Have you made drinking water part of your routine yet? Schedule your sips.   Just like you turn a patient every two hours or give them medication at a set time, create your own hydration timetable. Set your smartphone alarm for set sipping times during the day or use those  Daily ...

Today is day 8 of the Hydration Challenge !  Today's tip is to  eat water-rich fruits and veggies.  Many fruits and vegetables are close to 90 percent water. Include these types of high-water content produce in your meals or as snacks for added hydration:   Vegetables Fruit Cucumber Watermelon Lettuce Strawberries Celery ...

Today is day 7 of the Hydration Challenge !  Today's tip is to  jazz up your ice. Make flavored ice cubes  to add more flavor to your drink as they melt. Try to keep sugar content to a minimum, but experiment with combinations of herbs and fruit  or use plain frozen fruit, like lemon slices. watermelon, strawberries, blueberries or melon balls for ...

It's day 5 of the  Curb Your Sweet Tooth  challenge!  Today's tip is to  satisfy your sugar cravings with fruit . Believe it or not, natural sugars (such as those found in fruit) and processed sugar (like high fructose corn syrup) are pretty similar. They’re both comprised of fructose and glucose. The main difference is: When sugar naturally occurs ...

It's day 4 of the Curb Your Sweet Tooth challenge!  Today we challenge you to think about the sugar content in what you are drinking. A single 12-ounce can of regular soda has about 10 teaspoons of added sugar, which is more than the average person should consume in a day. A child’s juice box has 5 teaspoons. A store-bought smoothie has 4 ½ teaspoons, and a ...

It's day 3 of the  Curb Your Sweet Tooth  challenge! We hope you have been sussing out your food labels looking for  sneaky sources of sugar . As we mentioned in yesterday's tip , don't forget to look at the ingredients as well for the names we mentioned ! Most packaged foods contain some form of sugar to increase flavor. Ketchup, tomato sauce, canned ...

It's day 2 of the  Curb Your Sweet Tooth  challenge!  Don't chastise yourself today for what you may learn about the sugar content in foods you enjoy. The focus of this exercise is to be aware of what the sugar content is in the foods you eat.  While you are looking at food labels for sugar content, also take a look at the ingredients. The Food and Drug ...

Welcome to day 1 of the  Curb Your Sweet Tooth  challenge! Thank you for joining us! The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that most women consume a maximum of six teaspoons of added sugar per day and that men consume less than nine . Think about your day and reflect on what your intake was and tomorrow  take note of how much sugar is in the foods you ...

It's day 6 of the Hydration Challenge ! Today's tip is to  Dress up your drink.  Something as simple as a stylish water bottle or a  fun straw  can make you more inclined to sip. Check out these  water bottles  that  Health Magazine  editors use. Bottles that are BPA-free, stainless steel, or glass are all options that are  safe r  than traditional ...

It's day 5 of the Hydration Challenge ! Today's tip is to  swap your soda. If you love pop, carbonated water or seltzer may be one way to sip more water. Look for a seltzer without added sugar or  make your own . Consider substituting one can of soda per day with club soda or sparkling water instead. Is there a brand or type of seltzer you prefer? How has the ...

It's day 4 of the Hydration Challenge ! Today's tip is to  infuse your water with fruits, veggies, or herbs.  You’ll be more likely to pour yourself a glass when your water has some flavor and the pitcher looks inviting. Give some of  these ideas  from  All Recipes  a try.  Let us know which ones you try and how you did on day 3 in our challenge updates section ...

It's day 3 of the Hydration Challenge ! Today's tip is to  f ind your favorite temp and type of water. Most people have a preference when it comes to drinking water. Some people like a refreshing ice-cold glass while others like their water bottle at room temperature or even slightly warm.   Although it’s often said that cold water burns more calories, the  ...

It's day 2 of the Hydration Challenge !  Today's tip is to  m ake  agua  your appetizer.  Do you pour a glass of coffee every morning on auto-pilot? Try to do the same for water. Before you drink any other liquid, have a snack, or dig into a meal, drink a glass of water. It’s an easy way to remember to drink up. Plus, having water before a meal or snack can fill you ...

Welcome to our  Hydration Challenge !  Today's tip is to  Count your cups.  Do you know how much water you drink in a typical day? When you examine how much you sip, you might be surprised.  Figure out how much you already drink and then over the course of the challenge strive to down a particular number of ounces each day to gradually increase it. You may ...