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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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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, ...
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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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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First day:: 1. I am thankful for my family husband, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren.
2. I am grateful for my faith in God and how it grows daily.
3. I am grateful for sunrises and new days with new ...
2. I am grateful for my faith in God and how it grows daily.
3. I am grateful for sunrises and new days with new ...
SUZANN
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ChristiM
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SUZANN These are beautiful gratitudes! Make sure to post them in the challenge message boards!
Your Gratitude ...
Your Gratitude ...
Sandra Foley
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Thank you for sharing, Suzann, My gratefulness is exactly like yours minus the grandkids and daughters.
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What are three things you are thankful for today? Today's Get Your Gratitude challenge tip asks us to take note of three things we are thankful for in our lives. Parcel a time in your day to try to do this daily. Read more here .
MHiggy
Nov '18
Today I am thankful for my job - I love where I work and leave every day feeling that I was able to give something back to ...
RickRN
Nov '18
I am THANKFUL for my health, my family, my ability to still help people in need
Anna Hjortland
Nov '18
Today I am thankful for my loving and supportive family, my health, and a safe & warm house to live in.
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ChristiM
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Hi ChristiM I just did a challenge for a couple of weeks about incorporating mindful pauses into your day. It ...
ChristiM
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Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN Thank you so much for so many great ideas! I already tried the hand exercise and really like ...
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Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Jun '20
Nancy Michelle
Jun '20
I have been doing the same as Holly. I have Two college graduations this week that are virtual and celebrating ...
ChristiM
Jun '20
I have been a lot better about calling my family to check in since the social Distancing started. I've also been ...
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I used to do a guided meditation every night before bed. I have gotten away from that. I purchased a spoonk mat and love it! It is like acupressure. When I lay on that and turn on the guided meditation, I will often times fall asleep. It is ...
DWhiteside
May '20
ChristiM
May '20
DWhiteside I started with Headspace. You can get a free year membership with Headspace through HNHN. Use this ...
DWhiteside
May '20
Cool, I will check out headspace. Yes the spoonk is awesome. I first saw it on Dr. Oz about 10 years ago. I just got a ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
May '20
DWhiteside Consider joining our Meditate and Recalibrate Challenge , starting June 8!
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Reprinted with permission from Morrison Healthcare, an operating division of Compass One Healthcare. See the original blog here . Making a difference in patients’ lives often starts with working closely with a hospital’s nursing staff. Morrison Executive Chef Marcelo Rubio and Kenneth Lim, a patient dining associate, were recently recognized ... morein Quality of Life on 08/08/2020 09:48 AM -
By Julia Sarazine Have you experienced increased irritability, felt overwhelmed and exhausted or had difficulty falling asleep in the last month? These are all symptoms of burnout are more common currently among health care professionals due to the increased stress and anxiety from the COVID-19 pandemic as documented in an Italian study (Barello, ... morein Quality of Life on 08/05/2020 12:42 PM -
By Brenda L. Lyon The article was derived from the newly released book HAVEN’T YOU SUFFERED ENOUGH? Clinically Proven Strategies to Conquer Stress by Dr. Brenda Lyon, PhD, CNS, RN. Dr. Lyon’s message is grounded in validated theory, research and her over thirty-year study of stress. We’ve been experiencing very difficult times in the last four ... morein Quality of Life on 07/29/2020 10:27 AM -
By Lauren Mochizuki We are living in a very dynamic world right now. While certain things are out of our control, there are still many things within our control. I have previously written about what nurses can do to emergency-proof their finances. The process of ensuring a financially secure future can take several years. In the meantime, we ... morein Quality of Life on 07/01/2020 03:12 PM -
By Lauren Mochizuki Many nurses are currently experiencing a collective financial crisis. Full-time and part-time nurses are being flexed home or laid-off and furloughed, while some per diems are receiving fewer hours. Many medical facilities are encountering a low census, primary care offices and medical clinics have been temporarily closed, ... morein Quality of Life on 06/19/2020 03:26 PM
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