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Balancing Self-Care and Service: Nurturing Resilience in Military Nursing

Every Nurse

The demanding nature of their profession often leaves military nurses vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue. In this article, we delve into the strategies and practices that can help military nurses strike a balance between caring for themselves and serving those in need.

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Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/10/2023 In the world of military nursing , there is a specialized field that focuses on providing care to one of the most vulnerable populations – pediatric patients.

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Nurse Workday (2023): A Day in the Life of a Nurse

Nurse Code

The key to being a Nurse that impacts the lives of patients daily is to work efficiently with a team of other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care for patients. Below, we look at the most common health care settings for Nurses to work in and how they influence a Nurse’s workday.

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Nominate a Top Nurse for a 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award 

Minority Nurse

Nominees can be bedside nurses and/or serving as a nurse leader, educator, professional development, administrator, research, or military roles. Nurses may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague, a supervisor, or their organization. BCEN’s Distinguished Awards are open to RNs across the U.S.

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Whole Health: A Personalized Approach to Veteran Care

Relias

Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Whole Health Program represents a transformative shift in how health care is delivered to Veterans. The Whole Health Program puts Veterans at the center of their care. Self-care : Whole Health encourages Veterans to engage in self-care practices that promote wellness.

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a crucial piece of the behavioral health landscape. It’s a framework that puts the person at the center of care and allows their needs to drive the approach to care. What is client-facing trauma-informed care? In true TIC, the practitioner will ask “What happened to you?” What causes trauma?

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10 Pieces of Advice For New Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Set your phone or digital watch to military time. In healthcare , the 24-hour clock is generally used in documentation of care as it prevents any ambiguity as to when events occurred in a patient's medical history. Self care is important. If you aren't caring for yourself, you won't be able to care for others.