A good friend of mine used to work shift work, and when the night shift rolled around, she always had problems eating. Some foods made her too tired, while others (like food or drinks with caffeine) gave her problems after […]
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The Mayo Clinic defines workplace burnout as “a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion combined with doubts about your competence and the value of your work.” While burnout can happen after a traumatic event, often, it’s the discrete signals
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Knowing a few simple breathwork strategies can be a valuable tool for nurses during a hectic workday. While you’re probably most familiar with the pursed lip breathing technique you use on your patients who are short of breath, other types
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When it comes to the current political and social terrain, everyone agrees it’s like a bad case of vertigo. At some point, you’ll discover the Breaking News hang over. You’ll declare it’s time to engage some form of ballast to
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It’s a new year and like most folks, you’re probably embarking on an inclined treadmill like the ramp to the SS Fabulous Me. Along with the New Year party favors, gym memberships have been exploding in full spandex regalia. Before
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Working nights? You’re certainly not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 15 million Americans work a permanent night shift or regularly rotate in and out of night shifts. If you’re working nights, you’ve probably heard warnings
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It’s no secret a busy nurse will spend most working hours indoors. During the winter months, you will probably arrive at your job as the sun is coming up, and you leave when the sun is going down. However, remaining
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You’ve been moving nonstop all morning–taking care of your patients, going to meetings, charting. You name it. And you’ve hardly had a moment to catch your breath. Suddenly, it’s 2:30 in the afternoon and your energy takes a giant nosedive.
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The holidays are coming! Chances are you need a gift idea for a colleague or work gift exchange, or there’s a special nurse in your life who needs a treat! Below are my holiday gift ideas for nurses. Whether it’s
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If you’re like most nurses, you probably got into the nursing profession to help people and make a difference in their lives. At times, however, the constant demands of caring for patients can feel overwhelming and exhausting. By making your
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