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This really resonates the gap between nursing school and real practice is such an underrated source of anxiety for new nurses. I wrote about some of the realities new nurses face in their first job that covers similar ground. Great read!
This hit home, especially the part about the drop-off from 39 to 8 nurses. Even something as simple as breathing exercises gets pushed aside when shifts are chaotic and there's no real support from leadership. We wrote something similar on burnout prevention for healthcare staff if anyone wants to check it out.
Being part of a Green Team at work made me really examine my and my employers' purchasing habits.
So inspiring!
This is a great challenge for me to take the time to think about my work life balance. I appreciate all the great tips.