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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
3y
abbyeed
1mo
That is great advice ChristiM ! I've never thought to go on a vacation for a couple hours. That's really neat. I like ...
ChristiM
1mo
abbyeed I am right there with you! I need a vacation, but we just can't afford one quite yet. What I try to do in the ...
abbyeed
1mo
I clicked on this blog post and it took me to this discussion! But I really clicked on it because I could use a ...
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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, ...
Nurse J
1mo
Thank you for this info. I looked up SilverSneakers and am impressed with what it offers. Until I am eligible to ...
Mrs Kathy Street
1mo
I am 66 years young and qualified for SilverSneakers when I retired last year. I joined the YMCA and curves. My ...
Are you a #HealthyNurse? Would you like to be highlighted in our next #HealthyNurse Spotlight? S hare your ...
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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
2y
Kelly Watson
1y
As a hospice nurse, this comes up on nearly a daily basis for us. Yes, it is the expected outcome of our type of care, ...
Valerie, thank you for being so active on this forum. I believe there are many, like myself, who read your honest ...
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What are you doing to keep yourself sane and to take care of yourself right now? Need some tips?
Self-Care For The Caregiver
Self-Care For The Caregiver
Self Care - American Psychiatric Nurses Association
ChristiM
5d
ChristiM
5d
Last night I did face masks with a friend over Zoom. It was very relaxing and so nice to "get together" with someone to ...
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I feel like my overall stress level, both at home and at work, have exponentially increased in the past week or so. The impact of this pandemic may be different in different parts of the country. I know nurses and other healthcare ...
rnscholar
22d
Jackie D
5d
I tried to continue with my usual routines also. I try to look outside and appreciate the world. I stay away from the ...
Hey Michelle1003 , I find mindfulness and meditation helpful for stress and anxiety! Have you found free yoga ...
Michelle1003
13d
Mindfulness and meditation has been helping me out SO much lately. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the stress and ...
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Are you working in the frontlines of healthcare right now?
If so, I thought sharing this blog post I found on this topic would help you cope with some of the added stress during this time.
Six Tips for Nurses Coping with COVID19 Pandemic
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If so, I thought sharing this blog post I found on this topic would help you cope with some of the added stress during this time.
Six Tips for Nurses Coping with COVID19 Pandemic
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rnscholar
1mo
Hi! Yes, I've definitely noticed this.
Coincidentally, I recently read an article about that today's modern ...
Coincidentally, I recently read an article about that today's modern ...
ChristiM
1mo
rnscholar that article is great! I love all the personal stories! Kris Drake 's comment on the article is such an ...
ConnieA23
1mo
For this challenge I have purposefully put my ipad downstairs. I do have my phone in the bedroom, but once my ...
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It is sometimes embarrassing how much time I watch television and play on my phone. HNHN's upcoming Screen Time Detox challenge seems tailor-made for me. What works best for you to get off the devices?
Inside the screens are too easily accessible & they tend to make me sedentary so ...my favorite ways to disconnect ...
abbyeed
1mo
My roommate is always on her device and watching TV at the same time after work. When I ask her why is she always on her ...
rnscholar
1mo
I found a great quote today: "In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present." Lao Tzu (circa ...
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During this unprecedented time of fear and stress, nurses are at high risk for mental health issues like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. Help is available and you are NOT alone. Be proactive. If stress, anxiety, fear, rumination or depressed mood is interfering with your functioning: Contact your organization’s EAP (employee ... morein Quality of Life on 04/03/2020 04:45 PM -
Developed by Dr. Bernadette Melnyk and ANA Enterprise’s Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ If you are feeling anxious and stressed about the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone – many nurses are experiencing higher than normal stress and anxiety levels right now. Here are six tips for coping with COVID-19. Breathe deeply: Take five slow deep breaths ... morein Quality of Life on 03/24/2020 10:47 AM -
By Jill B. Hamilton, PhD, RN, FAAN and Nakia C. Best, PhD, RN Being a nurse is rewarding. We show compassion and empathy to patient and caregivers that are vulnerable and need our help to make difficult decisions. We serve as patient advocates. Nurses are also leaders and researchers that have a profound effect on how health care is delivered. No matter ... morein Quality of Life on 02/17/2020 09:43 AM -
When we think about health and wellness, your financial habits may not seem like a top priority. Surprisingly though, the biggest stress factor for most Americans today is money. It outranks family issues, health or work as a source of worry. Financial wellness is part of our quality of life and can help to alleviate stress and improve your overall ... morein Quality of Life on 01/25/2020 06:31 PM -
Guest blogger, Terri Bogue, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC , co-author and developer of both the website and book entitled Extinguish Burnout: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Recovery , continues her blog series on nursing burnout by contrasting post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic growth. Nurses and other emergency responders see some of the ... morein Quality of Life on 11/13/2019 12:57 PM
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