As a nurse, you most definitely know the meaning of the words Stressed Out! If you’re anything like me, you’ve also tried all sorts of techniques for getting a hold of yourself so that you don’t Burn Out. Here are […]
Stressed? Breath in & Count to 5… Read More »
Every now and again, I find myself thinking about the next routine or task seemingly without any recognition of the present moment. I’m at first a little shocked, then pleased, that all the education and training has paid offdoing that
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Now that the three-month long holiday season is in full-swing, we could all use a few tips on how to curtail holiday noshing. Nurses are often deluged with treats from well-meaning doctors, administrators, and families right about now. And that’s
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In another month, most of us will announce to family and friends the resolutions we plan to pursue, achieve and maintain in 2014. You know the drill: Bright-eyed and speaking with conviction, you vow to eat better, lose weight, exercise
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Protect your health and the health of your patients with a flu shot ASAP! Flu seasons are unpredictable viruses are constantly changing so we never know what will turn out to be a particularly nasty flu season. In addition, flu
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 Are you techno-savvy, interested in leading the transformation in healthcare and looking for an in-demand job with a good salary? Consider a career as a nurse informaticist. First recognized as a nursing specialty by the American Nurses Association in 1992,
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today is marked by family reunions, gratitude and reflection. It can also be a day of incredible stress with high expectations and tension with some relatives. To help you make the most of the holiday, use this appropriately
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Happy Thanksgiving! I used to say “happy turkey day!” until a friend of mine told me it made her sad to hear that. “What’s wrong with focusing on our blessings, and not the bird?” Ah, blessings, indeed. We are a
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Congratulations if you are getting ready for an important job interview! The preparation to make a good impression, form the best answers to questions, and to find out about a new organization can be time consuming and stressful. Even with
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One of the astonishing realities of nursing is the inherent exposure to human vulnerability at its extremes. Whether bearing witness to candid joy or profound loss, the role of the nurse as a champion for compassion is essential to the
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