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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
abbyeed
Feb '20
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
Feb '20
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
Feb '20
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
Feb '20
Thank you for this info. I looked up SilverSneakers and am impressed with what it offers. Until I am eligible to ...
Mrs Kathy Street
Feb '20
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
Jun '17
Aieda Solomon
Dec '18
Kelly Watson
Dec '18
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, ...
Lisa Marie Diferdinando, RN
Oct '17
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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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
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DWhiteside Consider joining our Meditate and Recalibrate Challenge , starting June 8!
DWhiteside
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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 ...
ChristiM
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DWhiteside I started with Headspace. You can get a free year membership with Headspace through HNHN. Use this ...
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Bev Nerenberg
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Linda Fanning
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The link is still not working on "Tap with Brad"
ChristiM
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I think she just forgot to add the ".com". If you click it and add that in before crisis it works.
Christina Tadeja
24d
The link isn't working.
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ChristiM
Apr '20
Moonqueen
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I have only been using Headspace for about a week, but it's a great app. I love the 10 min meditation sessions.
ChristiM
Apr '20
KING ARMAH RN and EWGlover what are your favorite features in Headspace?
EWGlover
Apr '20
I already use Headspace and love it! I highly recommend it!
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A new blog was posted that I just love! Mental Health Help For Nurses You should definitely take a look! There are a lot of great tips to help de-stress and manage mental health during these difficult times.
Have you had a chance to ...
Have you had a chance to ...
ChristiM
Apr '20
Thank you, this is a wonderful website! Stay safe.
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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
Mar '20
ChristiM
Mar '20
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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How long has it been since you hung out with a group of friends? Or hugged someone? Or sat down to eat at a restaurant? When not taking care of patients, you’re probably practicing the government’s recommendation of social distancing. Also called physical distancing, the purpose is to slow the spread of COVID-19. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... morein Quality of Life on 05/27/2020 04:09 PM -
This year is special. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” in honor of the 200th birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Yes, 2020 is a year of recognition and celebration for nurses, even in the midst of COVID-19. It’s also the perfect time to focus more on self-care and your own health and wellness ... morein Quality of Life on 05/07/2020 01:52 PM -
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. While National Nurses Week runs from May 6–12 every year, it’s always a great time to recognize nurse contributions. Studies show that meaningful recognition can renew a nurse’s commitment to their profession. It inspires and motivates nurses to keep giving back to patients and colleagues. It deepens a nurse’s ... morein Quality of Life on 04/30/2020 05:49 PM -
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
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