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Faced with a health crisis, nurse takes control of her well-being — and changes her life

5 reasons to get your steps with a buddy

Nurse shares past burnout experience and journey to healthier yet manageable practices By Kristen Neises

How to ensure you’re prepared at home and at work for natural disasters and emergencies

How (and why) to celebrate and reward yourself without food

Nurse uses mindfulness to navigate life changes, grief, and even temporary paralysis

Author examines a holistic approach to nursing with a focus on a healthier lifestyle

Guest blogger shares insight on successfully navigating this sometimes challenging life phase.

Two experts tackle a critical topic

Nurse champions healthy habits for herself and others

State nurses association advocates for climate-related health measures that protect the community

Nurse helps others work through trauma and burnout

Nurse builds substance use recovery community following her own recovery process.

Nurse takes a holistic approach to life and work in Alaska

Retired nurse finds fulfillment and new ways to care for others as an American Red Cross volunteer

How hobbies contribute to your health, plus fun hobby ideas that work for every schedule

Nurse views life of service and nursing leadership as a privilege

Nurse shares how improving our planet’s health is possible — and the role nurses can play in changing Earth’s fate

Quick and easy exercises you can fit into a busy workday

Why people are trying sobriety and what it’s doing for their health *** photo above is a mocktail (a shirley temple)

Empowering nurses and creating a healthy work environment

Nurse advocates for altruistic behaviors in emergency and critical care settings

Nurses can help each other — and themselves — by building connections inside and outside the workplace.

By Susan H. Weaver

Nurse coach combines ancient wisdom with modern science to heal mind, body, and spirit

One nurse shows how gratitude can be a game-changer

How different sleep sounds can promote better rest

4 cancers men may not be thinking about, but should

Nurse’s research and teaching strategies embolden students to embrace wellness

Learn more about myths/misinformation, misdiagnosis, and management of menopause.

How laughter helps with healing and promotes happiness in the health care setting

What is WPV? And how can a safety committee help?

Nurse cares for nurses’ financial health and wellness

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. You hear it all the time. But your schedule is so jam-packed, you barely have time for a bathroom break. How are you supposed to chug water all day?

Join the California Nurses for Environmental Health & Justice, Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation, and other sponsors for this enlightening series!

Nurse uses Indigenous healing methods to boost health providers' mental health — as well as her own  

Nurse shares her passion for resiliency and retention

Shaping nursing students to create a healthier nursing profession

Drinking water is a staple of good health. It benefits all areas of your body, including your heart health, digestion, and organ function. But what if the water you drank had superpower and offered more bang for your buck?  

Does the thought of heading to the gym for a workout fill you with dread? Maybe you know you need to exercise, but it’s a chore you tend to put off. We get it. But we’re halfway through the year, so if going to the gym is on your list of resolutions, it’s time to make it happen. Physical activity is a top New Year’s resolution for many Americans. In 2024, 21% of ...

Nurse conquers anxiety through action and healthy habits

Nurses make a difference by working in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, and home health care. But when they contribute their time, energy, and resources to communities facing significant health disparities, their impact can have a ripple effect. Black nurses play an especially important role in community health, says #healthynurse ...

Nurse’s mental health background helps her find balance for herself and her patients

Nurse races to a healthy lifestyle

By Stephanie Campbell, PhD, Senior Medical Director, Dynavax

A Legacy of Adaptation and Advancement

Veteran nurse shares her secret to lifelong vitality and fulfillment beyond retirement

Stressful pandemic prompts one nurse to make more conscious wellness choices.

The American Red Cross collaborates with Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation and the American Nurses Association on many issues that directly affect nurses and public health.  Take time to peruse the below resources that the American Red Cross currently provides on emergency preparedness.

Water is a part of life that many Americans often take for granted. We use it for bathing, cleaning, and keeping our homes cool, sanitary, and landscaped. The problem is that fresh water is a limited resource. Although more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is water, less than 1% of that water is usable by humans. According to the United Nations Educational, ...