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Seek Out Mentors 3823

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 ...

Who Is On Your Nurse Squad? 3821

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 ...

You Are Resilient! 3820

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 ...

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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.

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I absolutely LOVE being around water. Being in a swimming pool, floating on my back with my ears under the water, staring up at the sky…… Im basically in heaven!! One of my all time favorite memories is when I had my own private balcony next to the ocean in Cancun Mex., and I left the door open every night to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves…. again, heaven...

yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!

it also works for me.  I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing. 

I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients. 

Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!