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Have you seen our newest #HealthyNurse Spotlight: Christian R. Schreckhise ? Previously, Rochelle “Shelly” Anderson-Doyley Swardiq “Q” Mayanja, RN , Daisy Molina, MSN-Ed, RNC-LRN, CLS, CIME , Julie David, MSN, ARNP, ...
Heidi Marie Rye
Oct '17
Way to go Toni! I am always inspired and motivated when I see your yoga and cycling adventures with your friends! ...
Toni L Scott
Nov '17
Thanks Heidi Rye, BSN, RN ! More indoor yoga and cycling on the way!!
Valerie Tiu
Nov '17
You are awesome Toni L Scott!!
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What kinds of things do people do for vacations to relax? Does anyone find it difficult to relax on vacations? Sometimes when I go on vacations, I worry about my unit hoping that they are staffed well or that they don't have patients that ...
Valerie Tiu
Feb '17
Blaze Hirsch
Feb '17
It is very difficult sometimes to leave work at work espically when we are caring for patients 24/7. One thing I have ...
1LT Peter Gray, BSN, RN
Mar '17
Hi Valerie,
You're concern for your workplace, your patients, and your peers are a sincere sign of your ...
You're concern for your workplace, your patients, and your peers are a sincere sign of your ...
Valerie Tiu
Mar '17
Thanks all, great thoughts. My resolution this year is to be more selfish, but it is very hard! I always tell my ...
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I used to work on a med/surg floor that took care of a lot of older patients who may not have had a lot of family nor did they have a large support system. These patients would end up staying in our care for months or maybe years. We had a ...
Valerie Tiu
Jun '17
Ellen Martin, PHD
Jul '17
This can be so hard as so many patients occupy a special place in our hearts even as we maintain good professional ...
Aieda Solomon
Jul '17
Ellen Martin I am glad the EAP program was helpful to you.
Valerie Tiu The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing ...
Valerie Tiu The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing ...
Valerie Tiu
Jul '17
Ellen Martin I will have to check with the hospital to see if we have something like that. I'm glad it helped you. ...
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How good are you to yourself? Are you taking care of YOU? I know that I prioritize others around me too often over myself and it really begins to show in my emotional well being, and eventually my physical health too. This year I have been ...
ChristiM
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ChristiM
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If you need ideas on how to be kinder to yourself, make sure you're signed up for the upcoming Show Yourself ...
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As nurses, we are too often over-worked and stressed. Our job is to take care of others at work and it's the same when we go home, leaving us drained . It is so important to recognize this feeling early on by be ing more aware of the toll being ...
Stephanie Lynn Cook
Aug '17
One thing I try to do after each work day is to remember at least one thing that made a difference. We focus on the ...
Heidi Marie Rye
Aug '17
This is a very timely post. I had a difficult day with a patient. No matter how much education and compassion, the ...
Valerie Tiu
Aug '17
When I was a newer nurse, I felt this burn out quickly. My unit manager had me doing a lot of different things for the ...
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Good morning everyone! I just needed to get something off my chest just because something has been on my mind lately which I have been struggling with so let me begin. Also, I apologize in advance because it might seem like I am ...
dlehoe
Mar '21
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Have you seen the Stay Strong For Us website and eBook ? It is free and might just give you some inspiration, hope, and a smile this cold Monday. Pages 28-30 are authored by our very own Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC!
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Mar '21
ChristiM
Mar '21
Awesome! I love the illustrations they did for this!
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What are your healthy goals for the upcoming year? Hydrating? A change in your diet? A new physical challenge? Stimulating your mind? Share with us so we can all encourage one another! Happy New Year!!
ChristiM
Dec '20
ChristiM
Dec '20
I want to drink at least 80oz of water, increase my protein and veggies intake and try to set a time to workout at least ...
Susan's sister
Dec '20
My health goals for 2021 is to help my husband to eat healthier. He was recently placed on BP meds and his diet is ...
ChristiM
Jan '21
Susan's sister let me know how it goes with getting your husband to eat healthier. I would love any tips!! My ...
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The overflowing junk drawer, the chaotic work area, frozen unlabeled mystery meat in the freezer, 90's stirrup pants in the closet- we all have a place in our daily life we need to clean up or out. Sign up for our 10 day Spring Declutter ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Apr '18
Michelle Schneider
Apr '18
My 19 yr old grandaughter and I just went through my closet, it is about 1/2 the size now, as she helped me rid myself of ...
Heidi Marie Rye
Apr '18
I went through my clothes today and got rid of all the clothes I havent worn in over a year. It feels so good. It also ...
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If you haven't tried Tapping yet, now is the perfect opportunity. This technique is life-changing! The upcoming 13th Annual Tapping World Summit starts TODAY, Feb.22 nd , and this is your last chance to register. Discover how to go ...
Bev Nerenberg
Feb '21
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As a nurse, your job includes showing compassion to patients. So why is it often overlooked or deprioritized when it comes to yourself? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes compassion as the "sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it." Self-compassion, then, is the ability to become mindful of your ... morein Quality of Life on 03/24/2021 12:16 PM -
This blog is made possible by Morrison Healthcare, an operating division of Compass One Healthcare. As some of you may or may not know, last year Compass One Healthcare formed a new partnership with the American Nurses Association (ANA), which is the nation’s premier nursing organization representing the country’s four million registered nurses. ... morein Quality of Life on 02/22/2021 10:07 AM -
Please see below for information on a research study that was received by HNHN . You are free to participate or not participate in this study. HNHN is posting this for informational purposes only. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a COVID-19 specific mindfulness exercise to increase nurses’ resilience during this ... morein Quality of Life on 02/11/2021 09:24 AM -
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, nurses are finding fresh, socially-safe ways to take care of their mental health. Burnout is a prevalent issue for more of us than ever before, so it’s important to find helpful practices to avoid it. One way to do this is through journaling. Did you keep a journal as a child or young adult? After you wrote your thoughts ... morein Quality of Life on 01/26/2021 03:19 PM -
One of the themes we explore in the #WeAreinThisTogether Student Nurse Wellness Challenge is mentorship. “Mentorship is also called sponsorship,” said Vernell DeWitty, PhD, RN, Director for Diversity and Inclusion at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). “When a mentor serves as a sponsor, they act as an advocate seeking ... morein Quality of Life on 01/13/2021 12:17 PM
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