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I know that this is more specific than the challenge, but I have had the most vivid and frequent dreams since working from home started in mid-March. Some are fairly positive but many have been disturbing. A few were so disturbing that ...
Marty Spies
Jun '20
ChristiM
Jun '20
Marty Spies do you feel like you are more stressed since mid-March? I had been told that stress and anxiety can ...
Marty Spies
Jun '20
It has been a challenge to learn to teach online but for the last 8 weeks, my workload has decreased and the vivid ...
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN, NC
Jun '20
Hey Marty Spies I'd be willing to bet you're getting more deep sleep than you were before. I'm sure that's the ...
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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
May '20
ChristiM
May '20
Meltom01 I have a new baby so when I have a chance to sleep, I have to try to fall asleep fast and sometimes at weird ...
Meltom01
May '20
Hi Christi,
I JUST signed up for Headspace! I will give it a try :) Congrats on the new baby and thanks for replying
I JUST signed up for Headspace! I will give it a try :) Congrats on the new baby and thanks for replying
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN, NC
Jun '20
Hey Meltom01 has your sleeping improved?
I do have a few more suggestions for you to improve your sleep hygiene.
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I do have a few more suggestions for you to improve your sleep hygiene.
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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
Marisol Escuadra
May '20
ChristiM
May '20
Marisol Escuadra have you tried the Headspace app? I have been listening to the soothing meditation sounds to ...
rnscholar
May '20
I just signed up for Headspace! It's free through the American Nurses Association and I love it!! I listened to ...
OldSchoolNurse
Jun '20
Hi Marisol,
I have done the same to try to get 8 hours on my nights off and it really does help. I seem to need less ...
I have done the same to try to get 8 hours on my nights off and it really does help. I seem to need less ...
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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
rnscholar
Feb '20
That's awesome Deb7 ! I don't know if I can quite leave my phone at home, but I can certainly do a better job of ...
ChristiM
Feb '20
Deb7 Great job! I have left my phone at home accidentally and also end up feeling freer not having the ...
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN, NC
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
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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
ShsynaLarissa
Jun '19
I have worked nights for 5 years. I have started taking Melatonin most days 1mg to help me get restful sleep. Hope all ...
buddyannross
Jun '19
I love forumula 303 homeopathic tablets. Also, love my Nikken magnetic bed mattress!!
Lots of calming music ...
Lots of calming music ...
BOGAY536
Jun '19
Amen to Melatonin! :)
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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
Oct '19
I just underwent a 3-hour surgery to repair a cerebral aneurysm, for which I stayed overnight in the ICU. Let me tell ...
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 ...
rnscholar
Nov '19
Wow, that sounds really horrible StephaniePW60 ! I worked in a Neuro ICU on the night shift, and I wonder how many ...
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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
Barbara Baumgardner MSN RN CCM
May '17
I'd be interested in knowing if the presence of "Serenity Rooms" and staff coverage that allow nurses to take ...
Valerie Tiu
May '17
I worked on a med/surg floor for three years. The thought of a break was an amazing thing, however, to actually get ...
Heidi Marie Rye
May '17
I think I speak for a lot of nurses in saying that we are don't always take breaks because we don't want to add work to ...
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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
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Oct '18
Paula Youmell, RN
Oct '18
I have a pdf I share with clients titled "Sleep Better Naturally." Attaching to share.
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN
Oct '18
Just saw an article earlier today talking about social media use and the fear of missing out on something ...
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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) ... 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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