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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.
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, ...
It's the end of a long shift, and your mind is ready to burst from never-ending to-do lists and care plans. As you finally take a moment to catch your breath, the weight of exhaustion settles in. You pull out your phone and cue up your favorite song. A soothing melody replaces the chaos with calm.
Home health nurse Rick Ackerman, RN, Case Manager for CenterWell Home Health, prioritizes exercise, mental breaks, and socialization.
I tried a restrictive diet that cut out my favorite foods, but as soon as I started eating salty or sugary snacks that I love again, I found myself back at square one. While restricting certain foods is the most common type of diet, research shows it’s not effective in the long run. Restrictive diets often lead to short-term weight loss followed by ...
Nurse Turns Her Medical Crisis Into Her Cause
Shift work is critical for continuity of care in many health care settings. But working the night shift can take a toll. A 2021 study found that nurses who work the night shift tend to be less active, experience poorer sleep quality, and less satisfied with life than nurses who work days.
Anyone who complains that a plant-based diet isn’t filling may not be eating the right plant-based foods. No matter what you’re eating, feeling full often has more to do with satiety — feeling comfortably full and no longer hungry — than simply filling your belly. Blog 3 in our Plant-Based Food Series!
Nurse revolutionizes diabetes care through health equity and plant-based nutrition
When most people think of eating disorders, conditions like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa may come to mind. But two lesser known (and underdiscussed) conditions include binge eating disorder (BED) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) .
It's sad but true: Not all nurses get the same level of support and respect from their jobs. In a 2022 survey of nurses, 63% of respondents personally experienced an act of racism at work. But acts of bullying and bias don’t only happen with racial differences. Gender, age, and education are just a few other reasons some nurses may be treated differently ...
Nurse Steps Up to Build Diversity in Nurse Leadership
Nurse uses her passion for whole foods to educate children and improve their nutrition.
Warning: The CDC cautions all those pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant to discuss all medicines with your healthcare provider including OTC meds, herbal and dietary supplements, and vitamins. Learn more . Additional Warning: The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements. There is often conflicting research on whether certain ...
Nurse Uses Coaching and Cooking to Inspire Healthy Change
Have you ever noticed how life's ups and downs seem to etch themselves onto your skin? When you're going through stressful times, your skin is often the first place to show it. Your mind and skin are connected. It's the perfect time to examine this relationship and the transformative power of a skin care routine.
Plant-based eating provides incredible health benefits . But the challenge for many — especially during the holidays — is enjoying the beloved cultural dishes of your heritage while sticking to a plant-forward diet. Blog 2 in our Plant-Based Food Series!
The following blog is from our colleagues at the CDC
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Safety
Your safety matters. This domain covers a wide range of topics - from staying alert at the wheel to safe patient handling and mobility.
Rest
Rest breaks and healthy sleep are not only restorative - but are key to your health and to providing safe patient care. This domain addresses strategies and guidelines for restorative sleep, workplace breaks and napping, and managing shift work.
Quality of Life
Your work, home life, family, and other commitments frequently compete for your time and attention. This domain focuses on the elements that improve the quality and balance of your life including your physical, financial, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Physical Activity
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.
Nutrition
It isn't easy to find time for healthy eating. On average, nurses consume less fruits, veggies, and whole grains than other Americans. This domain covers recommended guidelines for dietary health, managing diet at work, and overcoming barriers to nutrition.
Mental Health
The nature and stresses of the nursing profession can take a toll on your mental health. This domain deals with your psychological affect and health. Mental wellbeing practices, stress relief resources, and personal stories are just some of the assets included here.
Recent Comments
I want to commit to walking outside whenever I feel stressed rather than shutting down and doing nothing!
@Lilyan You've got this!
@sfellwock The Pursue Strength Challenge that's going on now has some ideas for exercises you can do seated or at work. Here's the link for seated exercises, and the Day 4 page has some too.
hnhn.org/psd5
Great Choice Maegan!! I do not have a doubt you can do It!!!?
Hi @Maegan Sigler Excellent SMART goal! You've got this!