Health

10 reasons why nurses get sick

10 reasons why nurses get sick

We sure don’t practice what we preach all the time do we? C’mon admit it. Do you wash your hands every single time you go in and out of every patient room? Before and after every contact?

4 yoga poses for a healthy back

4 yoga poses for a healthy back

Yoga can do more than give you inner peace. It can save your aching back. Here, with images, are some gentle poses you can do to counteract the danger.

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The freedom to choose your own health?

Is it okay for a hospital to forbid the use of legal substances such as tobacco by employees on their own time?

Do you know the signs of shift work disorder?

Do you know the signs of shift work disorder?

This sleep disorder can adversely impact not only your job performance, but also the quality and even duration of your life. Here’s an easy guide to the symptoms.

Old wives’ tales that baffle nurses!

Old wives’ tales that baffle nurses!

Top 10 age-old superstitions about pregnancy and childbearing that continue to baffle nurses!

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Survey results: The #1 cause of a nurse’s stress

Scrubs magazine analyzed the results of a nursing “Work Stress Profile” and discovered some interesting facts. You may be surprised at what factors contribute to a nurse’s stress!

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Smart habits of injury-free nurses!

Here are several common injuries and health problems that nurses can experience at work—along with tips for staying safer.

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5 strategies to help cope with compassion fatigue

“I get so attached to my patients that I just can’t get them out of my head when I go home.” “Every week I find myself getting distraught over a new favorite patient who isn’t doing well.” Is this you?

8 ways to stay alert during a long shift

8 ways to stay alert during a long shift

The advantages and disadvantages of the tricks nurses use to stay sharp (plus style points for each suggestion!)…

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The illness that nurses are most afraid of

We asked you, our Facebook fans, which illness or ailment you’d most like to avoid in your lifetime. You let down your guard and gave us these touching and truthful responses.

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Can pets save lives?

You’ve heard the stories of pets that save their owners’ lives. Can dogs really detect cancer? Can cats sense impending death?

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How to create focus in the chaos

Stating positive declarations can create greater focus and concentration, and give you a sense of balance.

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The dark side of the shift

Nurses: You can jumpstart your circadian rhythm to allow for easier transitions from the normalcy of day shift to the non-so-routine night shift.

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The nurse’s snack calorie quiz

Does zucchini bread land on your list of daily vegetables? Is the peanut butter in a Reese’s cup your afternoon dose of protein? Find out how good you are at counting calories with these nurse-favorite break room treats and vending machine snacks.

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Top 10 weight management tips for nurses

As busy nurses with hectic schedules, it’s sometimes easier to counsel others on weight control than to work on the message ourselves. Here are easy ways to start right now.