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Recent Discussions in Quality of Life

Committing to Reading my Bible Daily

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Committed to reading my bible I'm committing to reading my bible everyday. I used to read my bible everyday, but since starting my last semester of nursing school I haven't read my bible like I used to. I want to get back into the Lord's ...

Hannah Klasinski 3d

@Hannah Klasinski
Excellent commitment!

Favorite Challenge Activities!

With the work in all these challenges, we are focused on growing as people to be healthier and happier! For me personally, I love the new perspectives and reflection activities! (And the scavenger hunt challenges to get outside!) What ...

ChristiM Jun '25

New Year, New Goals!

We're half way through January and it's given me some time to think about my goals for the year. Last year I had a reading goal, and to maintain my activity levels. While my activity dropped in Dec when I got pneumonia, I felt so proud of ...

ChristiM Jan '25

Prioritizing quality time

Being in nursing school, we often get lost in the shuffle of completing assignments by the deadline. More times than not I do not prioritize quality time. I commit to prioritizing quality time with my loved ones and enjoying the simple ...

Miranda Giron Oct '24

Prioritizing quality time

In nursing school it gets hard to remember that it is okay to take a break from studying to spend time with family in friends. As my journey is closing, I have made it a priority to get out more and spend more time with the ones that I love.

Mya Jamieson Oct '24

Making quality time a priority

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Having an opposite schedule from family and friends due to night shift clinicals, can make quality time very difficult to navigate. I am committing to spending two afternoons or two nights a week surrounding myself with my family and ...

Chloe Ruedas Mar '24

Mar '24

@Chloe Ruedas Excellent commitment!

Quality of life to continue my dreams.

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Hello all, I am currently back in nursing school to complete my BSN after being in the medical field for more than 20 years. I have come to the realization that I am not as happy as I think I should be with myself. Not sure if its the mental ...

MatildaL Jan '24

Jan '24

@MatildaL Congratulations on completing school!! I would definitely recommend taking a look through the ...

Feb '24

@MatildaL :

Hello all, I am currently back in nursing school to complete my BSN after being in the medical field ...

Quality time with loved ones

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Spending time with those that you love the most is the best way to recharge and unwind. At the beginning of my final nursing semester, I committed to spending one full day away from my computer and just enjoy the people around me. I have ...

lizlemon91 Oct '23

Oct '23

@lizlemon91
This is an amazing commitment! Keep it up!

Skin Care = Self Care

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I struggle with acne so washing my face is important. However, it has been a blessing because it’s my chance to wash away the day or start the day anew. Having a routine skincare schedule has been a positive way to care for myself. There ...

Emily Byrnes Oct '23

Oct '23

@Emily Byrnes Great commitment and I love the Tula stuff too!

quality time

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It is hard in nursing school to make time for friends and family. When I get overwhelmed, one of the best things I can do for myself is spend some quality time with those who care about me. It gets my mind off of responsibilities and reminds ...

Sydnie Wooten Oct '23

Oct '23

@Sydnie Wooten I love this! Social connection really makes such a big impact on mental health and, I feel like, ...

Nurses in the Quality of Life Domain

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Aieda Solomon

Stephanie Lynn Cook

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN)

Iris Honey Volkman

Peggy Lou Behan, MSN, RN

Kathryn M Luzmoor

Jill G.

ddagey1

Tanisha Rivera

kfozzy

Personify

Jen Shepherd

kaejustice

Quality of Life Blogs

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Guest Blog: Breathe to Heal: How a Simple Practice Can Support Stressed-Out Nurses

Guest blogger share the results of her and fellow researchers’ recent study on breath work and nurse stress By Rajitha Bommakanti, BSN, RN, FCN, NBC-HWC

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 10/14/2025

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Guest Blog: When the Silent Treatment Hurts More Than Words: How Unforgiveness Impacts Your Heart

Guest blogger shares how forgiveness can benefit your physical health By Rajitha Bommakanti, BSN, RN, FCN, NBC-HWC

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Quality of Life 10/14/2025

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Recent Discussions in Quality of Life

Committing to Reading my Bible Daily

Favorite Challenge Activities!

New Year, New Goals!

Prioritizing quality time

Prioritizing quality time

Making quality time a priority

Quality of life to continue my dreams.

Quality time with loved ones

Skin Care = Self Care

quality time

Nurses in the Quality of Life Domain

ChristiM

Aieda Solomon

Stephanie Lynn Cook

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN)

Iris Honey Volkman

Peggy Lou Behan, MSN, RN

Kathryn M Luzmoor

Jill G.

ddagey1

Tanisha Rivera

kfozzy

Personify

Jen Shepherd

kaejustice

Quality of Life Blogs

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Guest Blog: Breathe to Heal: How a Simple Practice Can Support Stressed-Out Nurses

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Guest Blog: When the Silent Treatment Hurts More Than Words: How Unforgiveness Impacts Your Heart

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog: Struggling to Stay Centered?

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog: Invisible Hazards: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Plastics

ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® Blog: 5 Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Work Environment

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