If you’re one of the 60-65% of nurses who regularly works 12-hour shifts, it can be hard to find time to sit down for a break. Of course, on some shifts, it may feel like there isn’t even time for […]
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National Nurses United’s (NNU) new nationwide survey of more than 2,500 registered nurses reveals significant increases in staffing issues, workplace violence, and moral distress compared to NNU’s previous survey results released on Sept. 27, 2021. Hospital RNs also reported that their hospitals
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On Tuesday, the ANA American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) released new survey findings from nearly 12,000 nurses nationwide, revealing that younger nurses are struggling more with mental health challenges and that nurses are experiencing an increase in workplace violence as the nation
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The coronavirus pandemic has tested the health care community, especially nurses working on the frontlines. After two strenuous years, nurses still carry on, even as new variants and surges bring additional challenges. As nurses continue supporting the health care system
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Few things are worse than having your favorite medical scrubs fall victim to wear and tear long before you are ready to let them go. Unfortunately, properly caring for nursing scrubs is a common challenge. Nursing is a physically, mentally
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More than half of nurses had difficulty sleeping during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic—and getting less sleep increased their odds of experiencing anxiety and depression, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers
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As the COVID pandemic continues, new research reveals how people in Vermont and Maine are struggling with their mental and physical health. The findings detail numerous troubling health trends—including significant increases in anxiety, depression, weight gain, substance use, chronic disease,
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The nursing profession is taxing and usually requires working long hours, dealing with difficult situations, and working under pressure. This can be especially true now during the pandemic, as nurses are overworked and hospitals are understaffed. Different people cope with
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There’s no question that nursing is a stressful career. While it can be incredibly rewarding, one study found that 98% of hospital nurses reported their work is physically and mentally demanding. The pandemic has added to that stress, not only
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It has almost nothing to do with aromatherapy, candles, or even yoga. As a nurse, you probably respond to the myriads of articles and social media posts on “self-care” with a dubious shrug. Authors of lifestyle content often imply that
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