Challenge Tips

It’s day 10 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. On this last day of the challenge make your voice heard. Advocate! Advocate for enforceable safety standards and make safety from violence an advocacy priority.    Building a culture of safety with your colleagues and managers is the first and best approach to reducing the risk of violence at ...

It’s day 9 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Every nurse needs to 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.  Expressions of  gratitude  are always appreciated as well.    What are you doing to make your ...

It’s day 8 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Today, consider reaching out to coworkers who may be targets of bullying. Recent graduates or nurses in new positions, units, and work environments are more likely to be treated poorly. Make a point to welcome newcomers and come up with ways to help them feel like they’re part of the team. Sometimes shy or ...

It’s day 7 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. 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, free from interruptions). Stay calm, explain how you feel, and make a request for how you wish to be addressed. ...

It’s day 6 of the #EndNurseAbuse challenge. Bullying is workplace violence too. To face bullying head on, you have to be able to name the issue and discuss it.     Understanding what bullying looks like can help you be aware of when it is going on in your workplace. Examples include:     Non-verbal innuendo  Verbal affront  Undermining ...

It's day 10 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  Congratulations, you made it to the end of the Leveling Your A1C Challenge! How are you feeling? If you’re able, note your blood sugar levels. Hopefully if you implemented the past 10 days’ worth of tips, you’re noticing ...

It's day 9 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  Being positive is crucial for mental health — it can help you combat stress and difficult situations. This, in turn, helps keep your A1C normal. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping a positive attitude can ...

It's day 8 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  You cannot pour from an empty cup. Yet as a nurse, you’re expected to pour from your cup every day.  It’s time to refill.  Make tonight all about YOU. Why? Those who never take time for themselves are bound to burnout and feel ...

It's day 7 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  Did you know sleep can affect your blood sugar levels? Studies show that inefficient sleep worsens the body’s ability to break down glucose. Even just 6 hours of sleep loss can make your body use insulin less well. ...

It's day 6 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  When you combine everything you’ve done over the past 5 days with exercise, you’re sure to see improvements to your A1C. Physical activity has a direct impact on blood sugar levels (for as long as 24 hours) after your ...

It's day 5 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  Did you know the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes — and improve your A1C? Today is the perfect time to model your current food choices after one of the healthiest diets ...

It's day 4 of the  Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  Not all sugars are equal. Natural sugars are always the better option compared to added sugars, which have calories but little nutrition. To level your A1C, you don’t have to cut out all sugars. But you should focus on ...

It's day 3 of the  Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  Who says you can’t enjoy food while focusing on healthy blood sugar levels? You can — it’s all about establishing healthy eating habits: Eat slowly: Taking time to taste and enjoy your food helps you avoid going back for ...

Welcome to day 2 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.  One of the best ways you can maintain healthy blood sugar levels is by eating the right kind of carbohydrates . Carbs have a direct impact on glucose levels. When you eat foods with carbs, the body breaks them down ...

Welcome to day 1 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare .  Before you begin any lifestyle changes, you should create a plan. And a key element for setting realistic goals? Taking time for self-awareness.  Designate a few minutes today to touch base with yourself. ...

Welcome to day 10 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Today is the last day of the challenge. Celebrate all of your hard work by planning a fun activity that makes you get outside and move.    Some ideas: Participate in a sport where you can social distance, such as golf, tennis, or playing a game of cornhole. Celebrate the ...

Welcome to day 9 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Tonight, try some yoga or a meditation to get your zen on. Not only can yoga routines help increase muscle tone, improve overall fitness, and strengthen your spine, but research suggests yoga can reduce anxiety and depression. Being a nurse during a pandemic is ...

Welcome to day 8 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Have you tried a Tabata workout yet? It’s a form of high-intensity interval training, which research suggests burns 25 to 30% more calories than standard resistance training. Tabata involves performing an exercise with as much exertion and speed as you can for 20 ...

Welcome to day 7 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Gardening works out more than your green thumb! The American Heart Association considers gardening to be moderate exercise. Plus, a recent study suggests that people who garden may have a stronger body image. They also have more appreciation for what their body can do ...

Welcome to day 6 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. You don’t need fancy equipment or a home gym to get an intense workout. Use these items you likely already have handy: Use your own bodyweight to build your strength Transform a bath towel into an exercise machine Slide on paper plates for a strength and stability workout ...

Welcome to day 4 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Get outside and enjoy nature and fresh air while working out this weekend. If you’ve never hiked before, don’t be intimidated. Here’s a secret: Hiking is just walking , but on a trail or in the woods. Don’t have access to those? Take a walk in a park, by the beach, or through ...

Welcome to day 5 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Dust off your bike and get back in the saddle. Cycling is a low-impact workout that strengthens the leg and trunk muscles. If you don’t have a bike, many bike shops rent bicycles out for the day. Also, many cities and towns have bike-share programs. Most are still ...

Welcome to day 4 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Get outside and enjoy nature and fresh air while working out. If you’ve never hiked before, don’t be intimidated. Here’s a secret: Hiking is just walking , but on a trail or in the woods. Don’t have access to those? Take a walk in a park, by the beach, or through your ...

Welcome to day 3 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Some people get intimidated by the idea of working out. They think it involves wearing exercise clothes and sweating for a solid 30 minutes. If you’re in that camp, we have great news for you: Every movement you make is a step in the right direction! In fact, studies suggest ...

Welcome to day 3 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. Some people get intimidated by the idea of working out. They think it involves wearing exercise clothes and sweating for a solid 30 minutes. If you’re in that camp, we have great news for you: Every movement you make is a step in the right direction! In fact, studies suggest ...

Welcome to day 2 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. In-person Zumba classes may be on hold, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your groove on! A simple (and fun!) way to burn calories and increase your heart rate is to put on your favorite tunes and dance around. Make it a family affair by getting your spouse or kids involved. ...

Welcome to day 2 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. In-person Zumba classes may be on hold, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your groove on! A simple (and fun!) way to burn calories and increase your heart rate is to put on your favorite tunes and dance around. Make it a family affair by getting your spouse or kids involved. ...

Welcome to day 1 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. To start off this challenge, let’s identify pockets of your day where you’re already active and celebrate where you’re starting from. Do you walk your dog during the day? Walk or bike to work to avoid public transportation during the pandemic. Or do a quick stretch when ...

Welcome to day 1 of the Back to Basics  challenge, powered by support from Humana. To start off this challenge, let’s identify pockets of your day where you’re already active and celebrate where you’re starting from. Do you walk your dog during the day? Walk or bike to work to avoid public transportation during the pandemic. Or do a quick stretch when ...

Welcome to day 10 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. You’ve come so far on this nursing student wellness challenge — don’t stop now! Take some time today to think about how you can maintain the momentum from this challenge for the rest of the year. Consider becoming an HNHN Student Ambassador if you are interested in raising ...

Welcome to day 9 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. Many student nurses are facing reduced clinical hours due to COVID-19. But remote learning and online simulations aren’t quite the same as hands-on training. Do some research to see if your local hospitals or nursing homes are accepting volunteer or paid help from ...

Welcome to day 8 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. Nursing is a profession with ethics at its core. For a whopping 18 years in a row, polls show Americans rated nursing as the profession with the highest levels of honesty and integrity. While you’re training to learn all of the practical, educational, and medical matters of ...

Welcome to day 7 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. It’s true that the transition from student to nurse is full of emotions. You may feel excitement and joy in conjunction with anxiety and uncertainty. Others may feel the same. In the Who's on Your Nurse Squad  tip last week we asked you to reach out to make connections with ...

Welcome to day 3 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. You cannot take care of patients if you don’t first take care of yourself. That’s one of the ongoing themes of Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™, and a motto we hear often from HNHN participants. In fact,  Provision 5 of the Code of Ethics  for nurses states that, “The ...

Welcome to day 6 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. While circumstances have changed, your end goal has not. You may have less in-person, peer-to-peer support, more distance learning, and online simulations replacing in-person trainings — but the NCLEX exam and your future as a nurse will arrive. To stay motivated, try ...

Welcome to day 4 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. Nursing school is a convergence of new responsibilities, learning, training, studying, and impending deadlines. All of this translates to stress. Today (and every day), try to reduce your stress levels, no matter what circumstances you’re facing. Easier said than ...

Welcome to day 2 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge. Mentors will be valuable advisers and confidantes throughout your nursing career. A mentor doesn't have to be a faculty member. Consider developing a relationship with a fellow student who is ahead of you in nursing school, or an experienced RN. They can provide you with ...

Congratulations on making it through the first week of the  #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge ! Thank you for participating!  We'd like to show you our gratitude and support by sending you a CeraVe #YourGratitudeisShowing giftpack!   Fill out this form using your school email address to receive your giftpack. AND now for ...

Welcome to day 1 of the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness challenge . The COVID-19 pandemic, has complicated yet another semester. You will face challenges. Yet, each one you face will also prepare you to be a better nurse. The profession you’ve chosen involves solving new dilemmas daily and making thoughtful, sound decisions. Nurses are ...

It's day 3 of the #GetFinanciallyFit challenge , powered by Prudential. It's hard to save when you have bills to pay and expenses that need to be managed. Sometimes it's even difficult trying to figure out which bills to pay off first, though with a good strategy, you can avoid excessive interest and reduce the amount you owe.  Prudential's Debt ...

In the   #YourGratitudeisShowing challenge, powered by CeraVe  we have seen how sharing stories has been meaningful. We would love to hear more from you and highlight your stories! What does gratitude mean to you? Share your best #YourGratitudeisShowing  moment with us and win a  #healthynurse   CeraVe gift pack! *  How?  Send us an email or use the ...

It is day 10 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . You’ve come so far on this gratitude journey — don’t stop now! Take some time today to think about how you can maintain a grateful attitude the rest of the year. Here are a few ways to keep going: Put a gratitude list on a sticky note and put it on your bathroom mirror Keep your ...

It is day 9 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . We’re proud of you for focusing on gratitude during this challenge! It’s important to keep this practice going. Daily habits of gratitude can attract and maintain joy in your life  and happiness is a key to a life full of health and wellness. Habits take time to develop, but the ...

It is day 8 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . "I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou Sometimes people are hesitant to be the first to do something. That’s especially true with random acts of kindness or ...

It is day 7 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . With so much going on in the world right now, it’s hard to focus on the good. Reminders can help. That’s what this challenge is designed to do: provide you with a daily tool to help you stay focused on what’s important. One such tool is Gratefulness.org’s Daily Questions. Every ...

It is day 6 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . “The root of joy is gratefulness.” – David Steindl-Rast Congratulations! You’re halfway done with this challenge! Let’s have some fun to celebrate. Get your mind in a joyful place by thinking more broadly. Take a few moments to answer these gratitude prompts with whatever ...

It is day 5 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . Being grateful isn’t just for when you wake up or right before you sleep. It’s an all-day (or at least an interspersed-throughout-the day) activity. Set a reminder today to remind yourself to pause, take a few moments, and make time for gratitude. Refer to day 2 of this ...

Welcome to day 4 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . Let’s spread more gratitude today. Encourage friends, family, or co-workers to share what they’re most thankful for. When talking with them start a conversation about what you’re thankful for. Then get the other person to share their appreciation, as well. Use these ...

Welcome to day 3 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . Recognizing nurses for a job well done keeps them pushing forward, especially in times of high-stress. That’s why it’s so crucial. Studies show   that meaningful recognition can renew a nurse’s commitment to their profession. How often do you recognize and show ...

Welcome to day 2 of the Your Gratitude is Showing!  challenge, powered by  CeraVe . Appreciation and gratitude start from within. But with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to get distracted. Taking a few moments for an appreciation exercise can help settle the mind and promote a gracious attitude for the rest of the day. Try this ...