Nurses have bad days, too. When we’re sad and need someone to talk to, sometimes friends and family aren’t available, and we end up feeling lonely, fearful, and anxious as thoughts bubble up from the surface. Existing stigma tells you […]
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Obesity is a complex and misunderstood disease affecting more than 2 out of 5 Americans. A common narrative about obesity is that those who struggle w…
Many BIPOC nurses can get overwhelmed by nursing duties and demands that can build up and become unmanageable over time. And with minority nurses facing a high level of burnout, recovery, and wellness strategies have never been more critical than
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It’s National Pride Month! Although Pride is celebrated annually in June, the queer community deserves recognition every month, not just once a year.
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Queer people have always been a part of society. As of 2024, more than 20% of younger adults self-identify as LGBTQ+ compared to older adults. However, many nurses and doctors can be hesitant about caring for LGBTQ+ patients. Although this
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June is a great time to continue prioritizing your well-being and building on the momentum of Women’s Health Month in May. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition reminds us that women’s health should remain a year-round priority, with regular care and
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Navigating a full-time nursing career while being a parent is tough. Caring for children is time-consuming and challenging, while working as a nurse requires professionals to be focused and on the job for long hours. It can be easy to
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Reading is nothing new for nursing students. Nurses in training read textbooks in classrooms, but it’s not the same as reading stories that speak to the heart. Oftentimes, biographies and nonfiction books written by nurses are more interesting and action-packed
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Loneliness is a familiar feeling that affects many nursing students. Nursing school is challenging to navigate with the pressures of keeping up with g…
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It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, but nurses still feel the aftermath of compassion fatigue from the healthcare crisis years later. Many nurses were frontline workers during the height of the pandemic and faced most of the stress
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