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My Story: Supporting compassionate connections
Designing an EHR that promotes patient- and family-centered care.
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Honoring and recognizing patient preferences is an essential component of healthcare delivery.
Leverage technology to...
Journaling: A valuable tool for registered nurses
Write about your life and experiences to better understand them and yourself.
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Journaling is a valuable resource that nurses can use to support their...
Spiritual wellness: A journey toward wholeness
Through spirituality, we connect with the world around us.
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Spirituality involves a sense of connection outside ourselves and includes our values, meaning, and purpose
A...
Environmental wellness
Pay attention to your environment—it can affect your body, mind, and spirit.
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Increasing awareness of your surroundings can improve overall well-being.
Paying attention to...
Creative wellness: A missing link in boosting well-being
Tap into creativity to reduce stress and increase positive emotions.
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Artistic expression is an enjoyable component of an overall wellness plan that enhances mood...
Social wellness: Nurture your relationships
Friends and family are critical to your quality of life.
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Social well-being can be defined as our ability to effectively interact with people...
Career Wellness
Big and small changes can help you cultivate a healthy work life.
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Burnout, stress, and dissatisfaction at work should prompt an evaluation of...
Intellectual wellbeing
Learn how to keep your mind nimble for lifelong health benefits.
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Intellectual well-being—keeping your mind flexible, informed, and engaged—is as important as physical...
How to practice mindful nursing
Make every moment count
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We spend a lot of time "doing," which can lead to functioning on “autopilot.”
Practicing mindful presence can enrich...
Getting financially fit
When you’re in control of your finances, you reduce stress and worry.
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Financial stress can affect your physical and emotional health.
High financial stress...
Emotional wellness
Learn how to manage stress for a healthy life.
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A little stress is good for the body and mind to grow and build resilience,...
Physical wellness: A must for sustained energy
Take steps now to ensure your future good health.
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Sitting for 3 or more hours a day increases cardiovascular risk by 30%; sitting for...
Long-term night shift work increases the risks of common cancers in women
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conducted a meta-analysis to identify whether long-term night shift work increased the risks of common cancers in women....