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The nursing shortage and what you need to know

The effects of the nursing shortage are more menacing than you think. Check out this blog to learn more about what they are.

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How to support nurses and raise nurse retention rates

You can increase the nurses' retention rates by helping them get their needed support. Find out how by reading this blog.

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The future of nursing in 2023

Curious about what the new year could bring to the nursing profession? Check out this blog post to learn more.

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Are you a SAD nurse?

People suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a transient mood disorder brought on by decreased levels of natural light. This blog tells how to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder in the nursing world.

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How nurses can practice gratitude to heal & add meaning to life

Repetitive exposure to stressful work environments and a strained workforce are also strong contributors to the traumatic stress nurses endure. This article explains how nurses can practice gratitude to heal.

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Effect of Russia Ukraine war on nurse trauma and mental health

28 million — the number of nurses globally who stand in solidarity with their Ukrainian colleagues. These stats are sobering, and generate a sense of compassion for Ukrainian nurses that stems from heartbreak, urgency, and unity.

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How to deal with the loss of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

The continual waves of COVID variants, vaccines that haven’t brought us the relief that we had hoped for, and the continued loss of patients… have only added to a lingering feeling of senselessness.

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Actionable mental health tips for nurses: holiday season edition

It’s more than just FOMO - we are missing out while we watch others celebrate as “normal” despite public health and/or government orders.

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3 tips to manage compassion fatigue: holiday edition

Burnout and compassion fatigue are no joke. The holidays can be a wonderful and joyful occasion, but everyone knows they can also cause stress…

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In The Field: Nurse Michelle discusses her support of nurse graduates

My latest tip for new nurses - short staffing is not your problem to solve

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A pediatric home care nurse advocates for vaccines and self care

Schedule self care time in just like you would your homework/work schedule. This way it is a priority just like work is.

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In The Field: Nurse Olivia’s passion for personal care and clean beauty

In order to overflow onto others to help them reach their maximum potential we must first have our cups full.

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Being Aware of Your Own Mental Health

As nurses, we take on a lot of responsibility while dealing with burnout, depression, and anxiety at work and in our lives.

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In The Field: Nurse Stephanie shares personal story of powerful impact of nurses

Whatever interaction we have with the public, patients...those interactions are very important things to that person.

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In The Field: Nurse Colette advocates for more opportunities for new grads

Always ask for help, don't ever just go rogue.

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In The Field: Nurse Bocage is taking steps to dispel mental health stigmas

The stigma attached to mental illness has always bothered me.

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How to cope when you are a caregiver

The day-to-day of dealing with the loss of patients, uncontrollable human pain and emotion, is one of the most challenging encounters in clinical practice.

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In The Field: An experienced nurse gives his advice for new graduates

“Just because it’s hard isn’t a reason to stop doing something. It’s up to you. You’re in charge of yourself and you’ve earned the right to do what makes YOU happy.”

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Nurses' Mental Health and the Pandemic

Readjust expectations and work on healthy coping skills. Remember that running at capacity is normal for the winter months. If you’ve been laid off, look around at what is available that is outside what you would normally be doing and apply there.