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Recent Discussions in Quality of Life

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, ...

Importance of Bone health - Do you care for bones?

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Hello Everyone! Bone health is literally the foundation upon which we stand. I am an orthopaedic nurse and I'm working with a group to investigate if our health practices for our own bone health impact our nursing practice with our ...

Nurseamber May '23

Jun '23

@Nurseamber
Thank you for the information Amber!!

Jun '23

I need a bone density checkup. Thank you for the reminder!!

Public comment period open for ANA's proposed Climate ...

The American Nurses Association seeks public comment on the proposed position statement, The Nurse’s Role in Addressing Global Climate Change and Human Health. The deadline for comments is June 5, 2023, at 5 pm ET. Please use this ...

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN May '23