Whether you’re struggling with a difficult coworker or coping with the death of a patient, there’s a prayer for every part of your day…on any kind of day. Is there a prayer here for you?
Nobody needs to tune out chaos and key into calm more than a nurse. Here, many different–and delightful–de-stressors that will bring you peace of body and mind.
I’ve been a nurse for 33 years and I DID do something a little bit “crazy” once. I figure, gotta deal with stress somehow—why not laugh while you’re at it?
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!
“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?
“Brownout” is that state of being just before burnout happens, when you’re feeling cynical, tired, less productive and fighting off a “Who gives a blank?” attitude.
I found a wonderful video about the grief we OB nurses feel and how we cope with that grief. I wanted to share it in the hope it helps someone else out there.
Morale has been getting low. There are days when you don’t even know when someone on another station is working because there’s no time for you to meet up.
#1: I am so thankful I have a paying job. Looking at the economy, both nationwide and within my own healthcare system, I’m thankful to be able to punch in when so many people can’t claim a paycheck.
What should you share online with your patients? What should you share online with your friends? Here are the social media DOs and DON’Ts that all nurses should know.
First Law: If you have to jack with it, it’s wrong. Second Law: Never ignore your gut feeling. Third Law: When in doubt, stop and shut up. And there’s more…
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