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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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ChristiM
24d
Thank you for posting this! There are so many great resources in here. I found the section on nurses returning to ...
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Have you been struggling with your mental well being? Have you been looking for some help? ANA has created the Coronavirus Resource Center that has a lot of great information and other resources to aide nurses. I was really ...
ChristiM
24d
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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
Aug '20
ChristiM
Aug '20
SUZANN These are beautiful gratitudes! Make sure to post them in the challenge message boards!
Your Gratitude ...
Your Gratitude ...
Sandra Foley
Aug '20
Thank you for sharing, Suzann, My gratefulness is exactly like yours minus the grandkids and daughters.
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My ...
Soxx60
25d
Amen sister. Without my faith, these days would be very hard indeed
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Tell us how you are feeling about a returning semester. What are some of your pain points? What worries you most about going back to school? What are you feeling good about? Reply below to let us know.
MarthaVB
Aug '20
I am not a nursing student, rather I am a nursing instructor- there are mixed emotions about returning for the ...
olgabel
Sep '20
Due to the fact that clinical was online since March, I am nervous about being unprepared as we start clinical back ...
ChristiM
Sep '20
Make sure to check out the new September Challenge, #WeAreInThisTogether Student Challenge for tips and ...
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The Department of Labor says that Labor Day "constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country". Nurses have been one of the biggest contributors ...
ChristiM
Sep '20
nurse_mkay
Sep '20
I spent it relaxing and spending time with my family. 🙂
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What is some advice you would give to someone who goes to work when scheduled or not even though they don't feel good??
I go to work everyday even when i dont feel well cause of under staffing at my job, i fell the residents deserve the care
I go to work everyday even when i dont feel well cause of under staffing at my job, i fell the residents deserve the care
skightlinger
Aug '20
ChristiM
Aug '20
My advice is, you can't truly take care of others effectively if you are not taking care of yourself. If you are sick ...
nurse_mkay
Sep '20
You sound like a very dedicated employee, so there is something to be said about that for sure. I do agree with ...
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ChristiM
Jul '20
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN
Aug '20
Hi ChristiM I just did a challenge for a couple of weeks about incorporating mindful pauses into your day. It ...
ChristiM
Aug '20
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN Thank you so much for so many great ideas! I already tried the hand exercise and really like ...
nfekete
Sep '20
I signed up for Headspace (not in a routine of using it yet). I work in a clinic, so when things get tense, I turn on spa ...
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