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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
Heidi Marie Rye
Jun '17
I don't leave my house without it. The trick is trying to wrestle the kids to put it on them!
Valerie Tiu
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 ...
makay45
1d
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 ...
ChristiM
18h
makay45 have you seen the new blog post on skincare? Tips to Promote Nurse Self-care Through Skincare
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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.
Rose TseLentis, BA, BSN, RN
Jul '18
I feel that the lack of conflict resolution skills is at the center of this problem. For some reason, most nurses ...
Aieda Solomon
Jul '18
This is very true Rose TseLentis, BA, BSN, RN . Incivility is complicated. Sometimes we have to take a step back and ...
SamanthaG-ORnurse
Jul '18
I am 7 months into my 9 month orientation. I was having a private conversation in the staff lounge during lunch and ...
Ella Sue Harmeyer
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 ...
Ellen Martin, PHD
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 ...
Debra J Walker
Jul '18
When I was a Professional Development specialist, I was responsible for new hire orientation. I did a section on ...
Ellen Martin, PHD
Jul '18
That is such a great point Debra J Walker , managing civility in the curriculum. Advocacy is a central role for ...
Robin D Carmichael
Jul '18
I am in agreement, civility is not included in the curriculum early enough and it should be. Self Advocating and ...
We are presenting a power point presentation to the ISMC Clinical Practice Council next week on Team Building and ...
Dr Charlotte C. Cabello
Jul '18
We have been working on respect across all levels of the organization to improve communication and decrease ...
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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
ChristiM
Dec '19
Looks like a great event!
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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
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN, NC
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 ...
rnscholar
Nov '19
Wow! That sounds like an uncomfortable situation Whitedm72 . Patients are in ICU because they have the very ...
rnscholar
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 ...
wennau
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. ...
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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 ...
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
StephANNIE
Sep '19
Hi Edmund Bless,
Yes, I agree we as ‘frontline’ caregivers, we do hear and receive at times resistance from the ...
Yes, I agree we as ‘frontline’ caregivers, we do hear and receive at times resistance from the ...
Edmond Bless
Sep '19
I have read your response Miss Stephanie, thank you for your valuable insights. Well Appreciated.
Surely, I ...
Surely, I ...
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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 ...
Day 1 focuses on screening new hires. Do you think the hiring process can be improved upon to prevent ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Aug '18
To add to this conversation, are registered nurses in your state required to have a periodic criminal history ...
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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
Melevine
Aug '18
Hi,
I am employed in hospice. Where I work we have two initiatives. One is a "Heart of Hospice" card, that when ...
I am employed in hospice. Where I work we have two initiatives. One is a "Heart of Hospice" card, that when ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Aug '18
Mrs Mary Ellen Levine, MSN/Ed, RN I love that your employer recognizes the extra efforts made by staff. I hope we ...
Mandy Fernandez
Aug '18
Mary Ellen Levine,
The Acts of Kindness challenge at Baptist Health Care is my organization's idea and ...
The Acts of Kindness challenge at Baptist Health Care is my organization's idea and ...
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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 ...
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
Stephanie Lynn Cook
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 ...
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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
Heidi Marie Rye
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.
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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
Valerie Tiu
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 ...
Stephanie F McGuire
Oct '17
I heard NPR segment with Dr. Meir Kryger from Yale driving home last night! He suggested a cup of coffee ...
Carol Gutierrez
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 ...
Valerie Tiu
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 ...
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN
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 ...
I can't do the audio-books as the spoken ...
Heidi Marie Rye
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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