Harnessing the Power, the Passion, and the Pride of Nursing
It takes a village to “raise” a new nurse. Let’s all commit to “raising” the type of nurse we want to work side by side
Consider how it feels to be the new kid on the block. Knowing this, go out of your way to welcome and help new employees
Self-care for nurses is not pampering, a luxury, or an extravagance. Plain and simple, it is routine maintenance for the body, mind, and spirit. If
The word “Zen” is often bandied about. Although many definitions of Zen exist, it’s simply the art of being present in everything you do, giving
To be effective and efficient, “disengage” from work, even for short periods of time. That’s the recommendation from Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, the authors
On May 12, the final day of National Nurses Week, we once again will commemorate Florence Nightingale’s birthday. It’s a good time to reflect on
By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN As we celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12), it’s a good time to talk about the expanding role
“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen
Know your limits. Many nurses are working 12-hour shifts these days which research tells us is detrimental to the body, mind and spirit. It pushes
Had to do a nursing intervention in the parking lot of my gym earlier in the year. I saw a woman with her elderly dad,
Many new nurses are in a panic because they have had very little if any opportunity to perform various procedures such as bladder catheterization, NG
Regina* had decided to give up on nursing. After 25 years in the profession, she had a “been there, done that” mentality and felt bored
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