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Nurses Month is Approaching – Nudge Your Manager Now

The Nursing Site

The focus areas are: May 1-7 : Self-Care May 8-14: Recognition May 15-21: Professional Development May 22-31: Community Engagement Download your own copy of the ANA assets, templates and plans for Nurses Month 2023 to use in your own Nurses Month celebration. There will be weekly focus areas during the May celebration of nurses.

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New Books Make Great Gifts For Nurses

The Nursing Site

I realize having a chance to eat on the job as a nurse is too often a sore subject, but it can affect your quality of care as well as your quality of life. The Workbook is a.pdf downloadable file you can purchase on my Etsy Stor e for your Personal Use ONLY!!!! New books make great gifts for nurses this holiday season.

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The Importance of Mental Health in Nursing and Practical Self-Care Tips

The Gypsy Nurse

In this role, you may work long hours and care for a diverse range of patients. The Solution is Self-Care. These days can serve as opportunities to engage in self-care activities, defined as behaviors focusing on mental, physical, and emotional well-being. How to Prioritize Mental Health? Adventure awaits.

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The other day, I was serving as the babysitter at church nursery. As a former NICU nurse for many ye

Candy Campbell

I love taking care of babies. Much has been written about the oft times difficult, psycho-social atmosphere of inter- and intra-professional communication among healthcare professionals, whether in acute, long term, or clinical outpatient care. First, I do love babies. I like their warmth, their smiles, their laughs.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Introducing “Operation Happy Nurse”!

The Relentless School Nurse

Mood Tracking and Goal Setting: The app’s mood-tracking and goal-setting features can help school nurses monitor our well-being and set personal goals for self-care. This can be integrated into a daily routine to promote self-awareness and proactive mental health management.

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It’s OK To Say No To Protect Your Mental Health

Nurse.com

Start with yourself Saying no can be difficult when you’re always caring for others. When creating professional boundaries, start with yourself first, said Duke, who has 20 years of nursing experience, with seven as a board-certified adult and geriatric acute care nurse practitioner. But the first step starts with yourself.

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Nurses and Natural Disasters: 3 Ways To Cope With Stress

Nurse.com

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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