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Share your #HealthyNurse wellness journeys and ...
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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, ...
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) Oct '17
Heidi Marie Rye 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 Toni L Scott Nov '17
Thanks Heidi Rye, BSN, RN ‍!   More indoor yoga and cycling on the way!!
Valerie Tiu Valerie Tiu Nov '17
You are awesome Toni L Scott‍!!
Valerie Tiu
Vacations and days off
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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 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 1LT Peter Gray, BSN, RN Mar '17
Hi Valerie,
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​You're concern for your workplace, your patients, and your peers are a sincere sign of your ...
Valerie Tiu 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 ...
Valerie Tiu
Coping with the death of a patient/former patient
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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 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 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 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. ...
Heather-G
Peer-Support
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Hello, I have been a nurse for 16 years and have worked in ICU, ER, IR, Transfer coordinator, and supervisor.  This past August, I started on the journey of obtaining my DNP, and it has been a really amazing experience.  I am getting to the ...
Heather-G May '21
lika816 lika816 May '21
I am very surprised your CNO reacted the way she did. There is so much research out there to support the fact even new ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN May '21
I know that I was completely overwhelmed as a new nurse and burned out very quickly, leaving bedside nursing ...
ChristiM ChristiM May '21
Heather-G ‍ I absolutely agree that new nurses would greatly benefit from burnout awareness, prevention and ...
Bev Nerenberg
From Stressed to Relaxed in 7 minutes? Really? YEP!
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Try this: Tap with Brad Yates here
Bev Nerenberg Nov '20
Landonboss Landonboss Nov '20
Bev, I really needed this today. I have really been struggling with demands at work. Things have really been ...
J.Peterson J.Peterson Nov '20
Hey Bev. I'm new to this site and I came across this discussion. Thank you so much for introducing me to Brad Yates. I ...
Bev Nerenberg Bev Nerenberg Nov '20
I'm so happy you found it useful!!!  Tapping is a combination of acupuncture without needles and some modern ...
ChristiM
What Makes You Smile?
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The June  Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One  challenge starts soon! We're going to get tips to help us relax, refocus and smile! What makes you smile? ​​​​​​Have you signed up yet? If not,  sign up here!
ChristiM 13d
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Have you seen the latest research on how physical & ...
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Dear Nurses,  Happy Nurses Month!  If  you can, please take the time to read this article .  It is well worth the read.  771 critical care nurses were studied-those in poor physical and mental health demonstrated more medical errors ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN May '21
Heather-G Heather-G May '21
This is a fascinating article, yet becoming a prevalent theme for all nurses.  Thank you for sharing.  I am ...
Bev Nerenberg
Exciting FB live event for our HEALTHCARE HEROES -- ...
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Please check out this promo for the discussion coming on live May 7, 2021.  It will be so valuable to know about Tapping and how it can take you from STRESS to RELAXED easily, quickly and effectively --- really! ...
Bev Nerenberg May '21
ChristiM
What are you grateful for?
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What are three things you are grateful for today? One of mine is the   Show Yourself Kindness powered by CeraVe  challenge! We've got one week left to go, make sure you're signed up to get the daily tips!
ChristiM Apr '21
ChristiM
Are you kind to yourself?
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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 Apr '21
ChristiM ChristiM Apr '21
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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