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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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‘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 student stress, role-modeling self-care

American Nurse

Nurse educators can role-model self-care behaviors to promote students’ personal health and wellness. Nursing students need to make time for their own self-care, and they need to know that it’s okay to make time for their personal health and wellness. Go, “Nurse Linck,” my coach cheered during track practices.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Grieving Father’s Plea About Suicide in Nursing

The Relentless School Nurse

The letter is entitled – A Letter to My Abuser and it is written to the healthcare machine that betrayed her trust and belief that she would be cared for as much as she cared for others. In the world of healthcare, nurses tirelessly care for patients day in and day out. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made matters worse.

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Self-compassion in practice

American Nurse

Acknowledge your humanity and engage in self-forgiveness. Takeaways: Self-compassion is a form of self-care that may help increase joy, job satisfaction, and quality of life as well as decrease stress, anxiety, and burnout.

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F*ck Resolutions + 5 Habits I'm Keeping in 2021

Nursing Uncensored

2021 will highlight the Harlem Renaissance. Now that we’ve established that, I want to reveal my Habits to Keep for 2021. These are not resolutions, but rather behaviors and habits that I started during the pandemic which I’d like to maintain in 2021. Boldness to seek appropriate medical care : I’m a nurse.