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Sun Safety Tips for Nurses

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Please use this discussion thread to discuss the Sun Safety Tips for Nurses blog. Share you tips and tricks here or on our Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram . Tag us with #HealthyNurse.

Aieda Solomon Jun '17

Jun '17

I don't leave my house without it. The trick is trying to wrestle the kids to put it on them!

Jun '17

I am so guilty of not wearing sun screen. I hardley ever get sun burned, but I have noticied my skin is gettng more ...

Sep '20

I used to be really bad about not wearing sunscreen. Now that I'm older I not only worry about myself, but I have my ...

Sep '20

makay45 ‍ have you seen the new blog post on skincare? Tips to Promote Nurse Self-care Through Skincare ‍

Sep '20

ChristiM ‍ I had not seen it. Thank you for sharing!

May '21

Sunscreen 365 is key! best anti ager ever! If you are looking for a clean, toxin free skin care line let me know! ...

Bullying Amongst Nurses

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Have you witnessed bullying amongst your co-workers? Share your stories of how you and your organization effectively deal with bullying below.

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) Jul '18

Jul '18

I feel that the lack of conflict resolution skills is at the center of this problem. For some reason, most nurses ...

Jul '18

This is very true Rose TseLentis, BA, BSN, RN ‍. Incivility is complicated. Sometimes we have to take a step back and ...

Jul '18

I am 7 months into my 9 month orientation. I was having a private conversation in the staff lounge during lunch and ...

Jul '18

I am going to throw out some thoughts I have had on bullying in general, asking for feedback on how to really find a ...

Jul '18

A colleague I used to work with is a nurse manager and when she had an issue with senior nurses picking on new nurses ...

Jul '18

When I was a Professional Development specialist, I was responsible for new hire orientation. I did a section on ...

Jul '18

That is such a great point Debra J Walker ‍, managing civility in the curriculum. Advocacy is a central role for ...

Jul '18

I am in agreement, civility is not included in the curriculum early enough and it should be. Self Advocating and ...

Jul '18

We are presenting a power point presentation to the ISMC Clinical Practice Council next week on Team Building and ...

Jul '18

We have been working on respect across all levels of the organization to improve communication and decrease ...

Is your workplace where it needs to be with safe patient ...

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ANA's own Ruth Francis ‍ will be keynoting at the 2020 ASPHP National SPHM Education Event in San Diego CA. This event takes place form March 2-5, 2020. Learn more here https://www.asphpevents.com/Registration.aspx !

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Dec '19

Dec '19

Looks like a great event!

Floating to higher level of care

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I am curious, I currently work on a cardiac step down unit / medical telemetry and recently have been faced with having to float to ICU. The staff on my unit is being told we would have the easy patients, none of the staff on my unit has had any ...

Whitedm72 Jun '19

Aug '19

I am faced with the same problem now. I work in a hospital with no step-down unit. The floor I work on is the stroke unit ...

Nov '19

Wow! That sounds like an uncomfortable situation Whitedm72 ‍ . Patients are in ICU because they have the very ...

Nov '19

Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN ‍ I really like your idea of using evidence to make our case. It is hard to do sometimes, but it ...

Nov '19

I work in a Cardio/Pulmonary unit and we are not required to float to a higher level of care unit, which would be ICU. ...

Workplace stress

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We as nurses are the front line, and because of that, we catch all of the patients' complain first hand. Imagine a lot of them have shared their problems; it will all accumulate in our minds and mix with our own personal battles. What can ...

Edmond Bless Sep '19

Sep '19

Hi Edmund Bless,

Yes, I agree we as ‘frontline’ caregivers, we do hear and receive at times resistance from the ...

Sep '19

I have read your response Miss Stephanie, thank you for your valuable insights. Well Appreciated.
Surely, I ...

How can employers create a safer work environment for ...

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As we start the #EndNurseAbuse challenge, this week focuses on how employers can create a safer work environment for nurses. Day 1 focuses on screening new hires. Do you think the hiring process can be improved upon to prevent ...

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) Aug '18

Aug '18

To add to this conversation, are registered nurses in your state required to have a periodic criminal history ...

Kindness and Civility at Work

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Baptist Health Care ‍ in Pensacola, FL has started their own Civility Challenge entitled "Acts of Kindness". Civility promotion, compliments, giveaways, and spreading positive energy all play a role in their unique ...

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Jul '18

Aug '18

Hi,

I am employed in hospice. Where I work we have two initiatives. One is a "Heart of Hospice" card, that when ...

Aug '18

Mrs Mary Ellen Levine, MSN/Ed, RN ‍ I love that your employer recognizes the extra efforts made by staff. I hope we ...

Aug '18

Mary Ellen Levine,

The Acts of Kindness challenge at Baptist Health Care is my organization's idea and ...

Phone free driving

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Hi Everyone, I had a discussion this weekend on various issues surrounding digital devices and one of the topics that was at the top of the list was driving with your smart phone. Wondered how many of us use the phone while driving? If you ...

Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN May '18

May '18

I do talk on the phone during my commute to work. I use bluetooth so I am not holding the phone in my hand and both hands ...

Driving to work safely in bad weather

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Nurses, how are you getting to and from work safely in extreme weather? Are 4-wheel drive "chauffeurs" available, do you spend the night in a nearby hotel, are you eligible to telecommute? Let us know! Here at ANA, many positions are ...

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Feb '18

Feb '18

On a few occasions I have actually had to stay at the hospital. This was when I was on call for the cath lab.

Drowsy Driving

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Drowsy driving is an issue for many nurses and nursing students, whether it's late nights, early mornings, or something in between. ANA's Health Risk Appraisal, that ran from 2013-2106, found that 12% of the respondents reported ...

Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN Oct '17

Oct '17

My mom ususally turns the AC on super high to help her keep awake. She was a phsycian and would work long hours. On ...

Oct '17

I heard NPR segment with Dr. Meir Kryger from Yale driving home last night! He suggested a cup of coffee ...

Oct '17

This happened to me while driving home after working a night shift!! I fell asleep driving on a side road. I felt the ...

Oct '17

Carol Gutierrez ‍ I'm glad to hear that everything was okay! I don't even have kids and I feel like I don't sleep ...

Oct '17

I've tried the AC on full blast or opening a window for some "fresh" air.
I can't do the audio-books as the spoken ...

Oct '17

I had this issue when I used to take call in the cath lab. If I felt I couldn't keep my eyes open, I would call someone and ...

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Safety Blogs

Flu Shot Fridays: New 2021-22 Flu Campaign!

FLU SHOT FRIDAYS IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANA) AND SANOFI PASTEUR* TO IGNITE URGENCY AROUND FLU VACCINATION, ESPECIALLY AMONG THOSE 50+ AND THOSE AT THE HIGHEST RISK FOR FLU COMPLICATIONS. Despite the low incidence of influenza last season, we know that the flu will come back each and every year (6,18). After 18+ ... more

Posted by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN in Safety on 09/17/2021 09:04 AM
Catching Up On Healthcare Appointments Missed During (And After) The Pandemic

Times were stressful (to say the least) during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many routine tasks got pushed to the backburner. Nurses worked even longer hours under excruciatingly stressful circumstances. At home, many nurses also had to deal with virtual schooling or daycare closings for their kids. Loved ones who once worked outside of the home began ... more

Posted by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN in Safety on 07/06/2021 03:21 PM
How To Boost Your Immune System With Wise Choices

DISCLAIMER: The content provided on this webpage is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. This webpage is for reference only. Always consult with a qualified health care provider for any questions you may have regarding your health. Now more than ever, there’s a new level of respect for immunity. Your immune system is what keeps ... more

Posted by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN in Safety on 03/03/2021 02:35 PM
The Race To 200M

ANA is excited to share that we are a lead partner on a new educational campaign supported by Sanofi Pasteur focused on driving flu vaccinations this flu season called The Race to 200M . See the press release here . As nurses, we know the importance of flu vaccination. This year – given the intersection with COVID-19 – it is more important than ever ... more

Posted by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN in Safety on 09/17/2020 12:49 PM
The Impact Of COVID-19 On Nurse Communication With Patients And Families

From the moment a person enters nursing school, they’re trained to work in tandem with patients, family members, and loved ones. A patient’s recovery is always a team effort. Yet the coronavirus pandemic threw a curveball at the way nurses must handle communication with patients and their loved ones. Gone are the days when nurses and doctors could ... more

Posted by Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN in Safety on 09/01/2020 01:56 PM

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