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I have made it my goal this past week to sleep 8 hours or more, if possible, to help boost my health. Plus, sleeping also helps burn calories!! #healthynurse #AHNA
rnscholar
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I just signed up for Headspace! It's free through the American Nurses Association and I love it!! I listened to ...
ChristiM
6d
Marisol Escuadra have you tried the Headspace app? I have been listening to the soothing meditation sounds to ...
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I find that several times a month, I go 1 to 2 nights without any sleep. I have tried meditation, reading a boring book, even a prescription sleeping pill and no sleep comes. Any suggestions?
Meltom01
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"Put the phone down for 5 minutes". I put it down for an entire day. Left it at home, turned off, gave it time to reset, and me to. That day was the most freeing day that I have had in a long time. I'm going to do that more often. That felt great!!!
Deb7
Feb '20
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN
Mar '20
Hey Deb7 ,
In this modern world, ignoring your phone is actually considered a mindfulness practice. Studies ...
In this modern world, ignoring your phone is actually considered a mindfulness practice. Studies ...
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Hi All,
Does anyone else find you are more tired at the beginning of your shift than the end of it? Then I cannot turn off my mind enough to fall asleep at a decent time. Tips? Am I alone!
Thanks Robyn
Does anyone else find you are more tired at the beginning of your shift than the end of it? Then I cannot turn off my mind enough to fall asleep at a decent time. Tips? Am I alone!
Thanks Robyn
RobynGG1
Jun '19
Gabrielle A Bays
Feb '20
I find doing online jigsaw puzzles helps me unwind; to be able to sleep soon after, or before, I put down the tablet. ...
abbyeed
Feb '20
I definitely was going through the same thing you were when I worked 3pm-11pm. I didn't fall asleep or was even ready ...
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Do any of you have trouble sleeping? Is there anything you do to help you relax or any supplements you take that help you sleep?
I transitioned from nights in September, so getting more than 5 hours of sleep has been hard for me. Right now ...
I transitioned from nights in September, so getting more than 5 hours of sleep has been hard for me. Right now ...
nursekristy
May '19
Linda Jo Belsito
Dec '19
I was in your position years ago, and through my career, working nights, had many negative effects on me. Stay away ...
StephaniePW60
Dec '19
Thank you so much for your informative reply! 😘
JeanneAllen
Dec '19
I find melatonin is helpful, especially when sleep schedule has been disrupted
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I often encourage family to go home and rest while patients are in the ICU settings, when they feel comfortable with the care team providing for their loved one. I often remind them that this chance doesn’t happen often during a hospital ...
vbart76
Sep '19
StephaniePW60
Nov '19
Thank you for your acknowledgment with regard to my experience in the ICU post-op— I see it hasn’t changed in 35 ...
rnscholar
Nov '19
Wow, that sounds really horrible StephaniePW60 ! I worked in a Neuro ICU on the night shift, and I wonder how many ...
cardiacrhythm
Nov '19
I wish you a speedy recovery! Sending healing energies.
Post op sleep is the best.
I am away at Sigma Convention in DC ...
Post op sleep is the best.
I am away at Sigma Convention in DC ...
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Where is everyone from?
I'm from Southern Maryland and it's getting CHILLLLY over here. Our low today is 42 degrees and the high is 67. I wear a light long sleeve shirt when the sun is out but then I have to put on some layers when the sun goes ...
I'm from Southern Maryland and it's getting CHILLLLY over here. Our low today is 42 degrees and the high is 67. I wear a light long sleeve shirt when the sun is out but then I have to put on some layers when the sun goes ...
abbyeed
Oct '19
ChristiM
Nov '19
I'm in Central Maryland. Its started to be VERY chilly out here. I have definitely started adding extra vitamin C to ...
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This discussion thread is to talk about the point raised in The Case for Taking a Break blog. Does the thought of you taking a break at work stress you out? Why? What are the challenges that make taking opportunities to rest so difficult in ...
Aieda Solomon
May '17
Today's Better Work-Life Balance challenge tip highlights the importance of taking a break at work. So we ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Jan '19
CarolineLewis The break nurses sound like game changers! Thanks for sharing.
CarolineLewis
Jan '19
I am a travel nurse and have worked in a few states including Florida, South Carolina, New Mexico, and California. I ...
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I would love to see more tips on healthy sleep, how much we need and how to improve on it.
LisaT
Oct '18
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Hi guys, not sure how you are faring, but in the mid-atlantic we are freezing in March (and SALTY about it, well... at least I am). I thought i'd put a call out for your favorite hot drink recipes on a night like this, and share mine (below) ...
Aieda Solomon
Mar '19
Aieda Solomon
Mar '19
It is Ellen Martin, PHD . I hope you try it :)
Ellen Martin, PHD
Mar '19
Wow that sounds so exotic and comforting!
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By Ms. Amy Highland, sleep expert at SleepHelp.org Your body needs sleep to regulate emotions , fight off infection , and heal from daily use and stress. If you're struggling to get a full seven to nine hours of sleep, what you eat and when you eat it could be part of the problem. The right food choices (and meal timing) help fuel your body with the nutrients ... morein Rest on 03/05/2019 01:31 PM -
Official Rules Summary of Contest: The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ (HNHN) Grand Challenge features monthly health challenges to engage nurses and others, including a ten day sleep challenge which will begin on February 25, 2019. ANA will randomly select 10 participants who have joined both the American Nurses Association as a member and HNHN ... morein Rest on 02/13/2019 09:11 AM -
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