We’re guessing you know that jet-lag feeling thanks to sleep deprivation. In fact, so many nurses suffer from lack of sleep that it has turned into one of the most widespread issues affecting patient care and a nurse’s own health. We turned to the experts for their answers.
Your body knows what it likes. It likes to sleep when it’s dark. And quiet. At night. Unfortunately, you may not have that luxury. Fortunately, your body can be tricked. And here are the ways to do it so you can get the rest you need.
It’s the time of the year when we nurses can go overboard for the sake of holiday spirit. We sleep less, eat more, work more and drive our anxiety levels through the roof. Here are ideas straight from Kris Kringle himself on how we nurses can start enjoying the holidays again.
Before this year comes to an end and the new one is upon you, put yourself first for a while. That’s right. Spend some time making a plan that will keep you from ignoring yourself any longer.
Does the skin on your hands frequently feel dry and irritated? You’re not alone. Nursing has long been recognized as a profession at high risk for allergic contact dermatitis.
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