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Self-care within hospice and palliative care nursing

American Nurse

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Establishing goals of care and providing education regarding hospice and palliative care philosophies can better prepare patients and families for the inevitable struggles at the end of life. What does the literature say?

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Prioritizing Mental Health and Self-Care for Nurses

Nurse.com

Self-care for nurses is perhaps not given the attention it deserves. . Nurses simply do not deal with their self-identities and may not have the coping mechanisms needed to adequately face anxiety and depression. These findings demonstrate the importance of prioritizing self-care for nurses. Self-Care for Nurses.

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Are Nurses the Worst Patients? 

Daily Nurse

As stated in a 2021 Medscape article by Diane M. Nurses often have a difficult time making a priority of their own self-care.” But have I gotten my shingles vaccine yet? No, I haven’t — and if you ask me why I haven’t done it, there’s absolutely no good reason I can give you.” ” Case in point.

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‘Education is important but camping is importanter’ – Strategies in self care

The Nurse Break

Other similar articles on self care and wellbeing here. Education is important but camping is importanter’ – Strategies in self care. Self-care has been defined by many, with most definitions sharing a similar theme around a proactive self-approach to health and well-being.

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Nursing Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Clinical nurses work in an environment that is high-stress by nature—making decisions that can impact patients’ lives— and need to take extra care to avoid the mental and physical condition known as nursing burnout. For institutions, a decrease in the quality of patient care can affect their reputation and bottom line.

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How to Work the Night Shift and Stay Healthy: 12 Essential Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses, many fresh off of their studies , are asked to work the night shift. There are effective ways for how to work the night shift and stay healthy— and caring for your own health will help you better care for others. Review our 12 tips for working a night shift.

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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Be Compassionate To work in patient care, you need compassion, as patients might feel anxious about their treatment. Successful physical therapists care about the well-being of their patients. A patient who understands their care plan is more likely to succeed. The University of St. Jordan Utley, Cindy Mathena, Tina Gunaldo.,