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SamanthaMichelle.D
Over the next month, I commit to creating a nurturing home environment that prioritizes my physical and mental well-being. I will dedicate time each day to rest, engage in mindful activities, and nourish my body with healthy meals!

@SamanthaMichelle.D Great commitment and your meal looks delicious!

maddie.anne02
I am committing to prioritize doing things that provide rest, such as watching movies with my family or reading a book. I have struggled with finding rest between night shift and paperwork, but hopefully taking a step back and ...
Crystal Tovar

@Crystal Tovar Excellent commitment and very cute pup!

Ali Pip
One of my biggest struggles since being in nursing school is taking time for myself. I struggle with balancing friendships, family, and school. Making time for myself has been my biggest priority recently. I try to read books, do face ...
Ali Pip Mar '24
ChristiM ChristiM Mar '24

@Ali Pip I have found that picking at least two specific times a week that are just for me was a great start. Once it was ...

Rebecca Rebmann
Reading my book on encouragement! As a nursing student, I often find it hard to take time to rest throughout my day. I thought that resting could only be something like taking a long nap, but after reflecting on what I find rejuvenating, I ...
Rebecca Rebmann Mar '24
ChristiM ChristiM Mar '24

@Rebecca Rebmann It is wonderful that you've found an activity that relaxes you! Enjoy!

Djinnzin
As a night shift nurse now for four years I can often find getting a full night's rest difficult without taking melatonin or diphenhydramine.  For instance, I worked two nights ago and slept seven hours afterwards during the day waking ...
Djinnzin Nov '23

@Djinnzin I also had these issues on the night shift, unfortunately, I don't know that there is a good fix for your ...

ChristiM ChristiM Nov '23

@Djinnzin You may also want to ask others in night shift what they do for other suggestions or techniques to try. But ...

Destiny L.
My latest mission has been investing time into things that bring me peace. Nursing school has been challenging and time consuming, so over the summer I wanted to reinvest back into myself as a way to recharge. I have recently done many ...
Destiny L. Oct '23
ChristiM ChristiM Oct '23

@Destiny L.
Great job taking care of you! Keep filling your cup!

Rachel Tiger
Balancing self-care with the demands of nursing school can be quite challenging. However, as aspiring nurses, it is important to understand that we cannot take care of others without taking care of ourselves first! In this picture, ...
Rachel Tiger Oct '23
ChristiM ChristiM Oct '23

@Rachel Tiger Great job! Keep taking care of you, all of you!
 

abbyv
Life itself can become crazy in an instant. Add nursing school to that and it seems to become overwhelming quickly. Throughout my time in nursing school I have had to learn to take time for myself and rest. The hardest part of this has been ...
abbyv Oct '23
ChristiM ChristiM Oct '23

@abbyv Good on you! Keeping this in the forefront of your mind will be so beneficial to you and your pup!!
 

KatherineStroman
It can be hard during nursing school to remember it is important for us to make time for the things that make us happy, not just time for school. My professional comittment is to read one chapter of my current book each day in order to make ...
ChristiM ChristiM Oct '23

@KatherineStroman That's fantastic!! Can I ask what you're reading?
 

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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Nurses, Get Better Sleep And Improve Your Heart Health 4307

Sleep may feel like a reward, especially after working a 12-hour shift. But it’s more than just a luxury. Sleep plays a critical role in how your body repairs itself and functions. Not getting enough can be detrimental to your health — particularly your heart health.  

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Rest 01/20/2023
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Trailing Thoughts? Expert Advice On How To Worry Less And Sleep More 4137

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” – Wendy Mass Not only are our “battles” challenging while we’re awake, but they can also disrupt our sleep. Americans continue to lose precious sleep due to daily struggles. The daily struggles of nurses across the country are compounded even further with the pandemic. They ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Rest 03/16/2022
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Your Diet Could Be Affecting Your Sleep 3167

By Ms. Amy Highland 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 needed for better (and more) ...

Added by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Blog Rest 03/05/2019