A labor and delivery nurse from Northern California, shares her helpful self care advice by using a journal and other tips to help you get through the work day!

Q: TRUE or FALSE “Nurses eat their young.” 

A: False

Q: What is your specialty and where are you based? 

A:  Labor & Delivery. Northern, CA

Q: Any self care or mental health tips for new nurses? 

A: Take it all in strides. Journal your week and learn from your mistakes. Healthcare is far from perfect!

Q: What would you say is the single biggest challenge nurses face today?

A:  Long shifts of high stress and hard work!.

Q: What are the benefits of writing in a journal?

A: Journaling is a great way to manage stress and is good for your mental health. It’s a great tool to use to help you gain control of your emotions and thoughts. It is one way to deal with overwhelming emotion and a healthy way to express yourself, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Other benefits include: coping with depression and managing anxiety among other outlets.