University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. Nurse burnout is a state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion caused by sustained work-related stressors.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

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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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 13, 2022

While physical health is undoubtedly important, so is Mental Health. Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness each year. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Psychiatric Nurses make up the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S. Reliability.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s world, teenage boys are facing a crisis that often goes unnoticed: their mental health. It’s time to shed light on this crucial issue that often remains overlooked by both the public and health care professionals. surgeon general calling it “ the defining public health crisis of our time. ”

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 25, 2024

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns.

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Registered Nursing

MARCH 16, 2025

Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation Often your first and longest clinical experience, med-surg rotations provide fundamental patient care experience. Pediatric Nursing Rotation Pediatric rotations introduce the unique challenges and rewards of caring for children from infancy through adolescence.

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The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 23, 2024

It’s like everyone else is in full holiday mode, and you’re trying to keep up with patient care while squeezing in some festive fun. Making Self-Care a Priority Taking care of yourself during the holidays is super important, especially when you’re juggling crazy work hours. But dont worry.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

Providers learn to identify verbal and non-verbal signs of grief, use effective communication techniques, and offer both emotional and practical assistance. Understanding grief helps providers support patients, families, and colleagues during difficult times, improving compassionate care and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 7, 2025

Autism is a spectrum disorder that is characterized by challenges in social skills, speech, nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Its ideal for behavior management and improved communication. 4 Speech and Language Therapy Speech and language therapy builds verbal, non-verbal and social communication.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 9, 2024

As a nurse, you ’ re empathetic and compassionate and go out of your way to ensure you provide your patients with the best possible care. But when it comes to looking after yourself, self-care may get prioritized far down the list – or not at all. In this article, we ’ ll offer practical strategies to help you care for yourself.

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Every Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Supporting Patients with Mental Health Challenges: Communication Tips for CNAs Updated June 22, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate, both for those who experience them and the healthcare professionals who support them.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As a result, the brains varied methods of processing information become a part of self-identity. Neurodiversity has expanded to incorporate a wider group, including those who self-identify as neurodiverse. Typically, those with autism experience differences in thinking, movement, sensory processing, socialization and communication.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 25, 2024

So, what are some ways nurses with disabilities can practice self-care to prevent burnout? Examples of these disabilities include diabetes, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and mental health conditions. Learn how to communicate what you need. Do you need any assistive technology at home?

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Empowered Nurses

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The patient, 33-year-old Stephen Scantlebury, was under a Baker Act holda Florida law allowing for involuntary mental health examinationwhen he allegedly assaulted the nurse, causing severe facial injuries that may lead to the loss of both her eyes.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2022

The term describes the challenges of simultaneously knowing what care patients need but being unable to provide it due to constraints beyond a caregiver’s control. Nurses enter the healthcare industry with an internal yearning to care for others. Self-blame. How nurses experience moral injury. Inadequacy. Withdrawal.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

This course addresses the signs of suffering during a tragedy, how to use proper self-care techniques to combat stress and compassion fatigue, and other related topics. At the same time, you may be coping with the mental health effects that all types of disasters, including public health emergencies, often have.

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American Nurse

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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. Those conditions are beyond the scope of this article.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 3, 2023

Therefore, nurses need to understand the common issues and take steps to prioritize their self-care accordingly. Let’s explore some of the common health issues caused by a career in nursing and how to address them. This is likely to involve frank communication with administrators and union representatives.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, suppose you’re in a particular subfield like neonatal or psychiatric-mental health nursing. At its core, high self-esteem involves trusting your judgment and decision-making abilities. At its core, high self-esteem involves trusting your judgment and decision-making abilities.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients and their families. They are also exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and burnout, which can take a toll on their mental health. Nurses on a break talking and walking together. What causes nurse depression and anxiety?

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Relias

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Unfortunately, once they’ve left the service, they do not always receive the care they need or deserve. Behavioral and mental health challenges for veterans Veterans are at high risk for mental health issues.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 30, 2025

Autistic burnout can affect all areas of your life, including your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 1 It can cause you to neglect your hygiene, distance yourself from others or lose your sense of self-belief. They come with mental health challenges. Depression and autistic burnout share many similarities.

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The Nurse Break

MAY 10, 2022

John Hurley is a Professor of Mental Health at Southern Cross University and works clinically at headspace Coffs Harbour as a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse. He is also the current Interim President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Mental Health Nurse content. Write for us.

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American Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

li> Trust is innately abstract, but the Reina Three Dimensions of Trust—Trust of Character, Communication, and Capability —can serve as a behavioral-based blueprint that makes trust tangible, practical, and actionable. The crisis of trust that existed in healthcare before the COVID-19 pandemic has become inescapable.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2023

Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. By implementing effective workplace mental health strategies, you can help your DSPs identify the signs of the burnout and take action before it becomes too much. 5 effective workplace mental health strategies 1.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 6, 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 1 is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication skills, restricted and repetitive behaviors and isolated areas of interest. OTs often begin the process by communicating directly with the patient and family to understand the patient’s individual needs.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Working in assisted living facilities requires providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, backgrounds, and personalities. These challenges often stem from various factors, such as cognitive impairments, mental health issues, or personal circumstances that impact behavior.

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Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

However, certain groups are at higher risk: Mental Health Disorders : Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are among the most common mental illnesses linked to suicide. Substance Abuse : Alcohol and drug misuse can exacerbate suicidal tendencies, particularly when combined with mental health issues.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

These factors include a lack of awareness of the seriousness of their own mental health issues, guiding values such as selflessness, loyalty to the communities they serve, stoicism, a strong moral code resulting in moral distress, the drive for excellence, and a tendency to underutilize mental health support resources.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help.

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Nurse.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Natural disasters disrupt the daily functions of health care and leave nurses feeling strained and overwhelmed. Day to day, nurses are on the front lines caring for patients and balancing various clinical tasks. As unattainable as this can seem, taking care of your own needs is a must. 3. Practice self-compassion.

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The Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is part 1 of a two-part back-to-school series… Taking pauses in our role as school nurses holds immense significance as it allows us to recharge, reflect, and provide optimal care to our students. Quality of Care : Our ability to deliver quality care is directly influenced by our own well-being.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the busy world of healthcare, a group of hidden heroes emerges with specialized care and unwavering dedication: meet the unsung champions of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing. These caregivers play a crucial role in shaping compassionate mental healthcare. How do you become a psychiatric-mental health nurse?

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 22, 2024

Here are three current top trends in nursing, according to Vicky Tilton , vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children's Healthcare. Mental health and wellbeing The second trend that CNOs and other nurse leaders should focus on is the mental health and wellbeing of their staff.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Although occupational therapists (OTs) typically work with people with chronic physical and cognitive conditions, they also play a key role in acute care. 1 We outline the role of occupational therapy in acute care and how OTs in hospitals can contribute to better patient care and outcomes.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2022

The term describes the challenges of simultaneously knowing what care patients need but being unable to provide it due to constraints beyond a caregiver’s control. Nurses enter the healthcare industry with an internal yearning to care for others. Self-blame. How nurses experience moral injury. Inadequacy. Withdrawal.

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