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Good Posture: How to Improve It and Its Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

4 Whether youre delivering packages or caring for patients, correct posture can allow you to power through the day more easily. Greater Self-Esteem and Better Mood In addition to giving you more energy, the benefits of good posture can also include improving your self-esteem and mood. Travers, M. Wheeler, T.,

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Mental Health Affairs Spotlights USAHS’ Assistant Program Director’s Role as Mental Health Advocate

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As global mental health issues continue to rise, so does the dire need for expert healthcare practitioners. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), “more than 150 million people live in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas.”

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Nurses Month 2023

American Nurse

Now more than ever, celebrate nursing YOU make a difference Despite all of the strife and challenges around the world—including pandemics, war, and violence—nurses are there, everywhere, caring for patients. Nurses are everywhere we live, work, play, learn, and worship, and in every healthcare setting providing care to millions of people.”

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Compassion Fatigue In Nursing

Diversity Nursing

According to the Nursejournal , c ompassion fatigue reportedly affects 16% to 39% of Registered Nurses, with most reports coming from Nurses working in areas like hospice, oncology, and emergency care. Diminished sense of self-worth. Self-care methods are a great way to combat compassion fatigue.

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Taking Care of Your Health While on the Move as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

As a travel nurse, you’re doing fantastic work caring for patients worldwide. However, the issue can sometimes be that you’re so concerned with helping others that you forget to care for your own health. To provide the best care, you need to be physically and mentally healthy, and these tips can help you along your journey.

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How Nurses Can Cope With Compassion Fatigue

Carlow Today & Tomorrow

Work that involves caring for and supporting others can be highly fulfilling. It occurs when medical and behavioral health professionals like nurses, physicians and psychologists take on the suffering of patients who have experienced extreme stress or trauma, explains the American Psychological Association. Self-isolation.

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Recognizing and Managing Compassion Fatigue in the ER

Every Nurse

The Impact of Compassion Fatigue on Healthcare Professionals Compassion fatigue not only affects the emotional well-being of ER professionals but also influences their ability to provide optimal care. As a result, the quality of patient care may decline, and the overall well-being of healthcare providers may be compromised.