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Self-Care for Nurses: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being

The Gypsy Nurse

Long hours, high patient volumes, difficult working conditions, and the emotional toll of caring for others can lead to nurse burnouta state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Nurse burnout not only affects job performance but also has a significant impact on personal well-being.

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Mastering the Balance: Tips for Nurses Managing Work and School While Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Minority Nurse

Finding time for self-care Find time for yourself, as this will help prevent burnout. Also, set boundaries regarding extra shifts worked, and be sure to set boundaries with work and school to allow time spent with family and friends and self-care. This may include exercising daily or going for a walk outside.

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The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Night-Shift Nurses

Scrubs

For night-shift nurses, finding effective strategies to care for both their physical and mental health is essential for personal well-being and to provide quality patient care. The post The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Night-Shift Nurses appeared first on Scrubs | The Leading Lifestyle Magazine for the Healthcare Community.

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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully. How can I make a broader impact on patient care? Consider: Enrolling in a Masters in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

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Nurses Month is Approaching – Nudge Your Manager Now

The Nursing Site

The official American Nurses Association theme for 2023 is You Make a Difference. There will be weekly focus areas during the May celebration of nurses. Celebrating nurses should be an everyday occurrence, not just a day, a week. or a month. But that doesn’t mean we should snub even the smallest celebration.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Nurses are in every part of our health and aged care system we see people at the beginning of life, and at the end, and everything in between, Professor McMillan said. Nurses are in every part of our health and aged care system we see people at the beginning of life, and at the end, and everything in between, Professor McMillan said.

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Why Are Nurses Quitting?

Post University

Understanding the High Turnover Rate Among Nurses According to the article “ Nursing Shortage ,” published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the national average turnover rate in nursing is between 8.8% The constant safety concerns could contribute significantly to the number of quitting nurses.