Into the community
Beyond being trusted by the public for their roles in hospitals, ambulatory clinics, schools, and other settings, nurses have a long track record of…
Mental Health
Top mental health apps for nurses
Whether you personally struggle with mental health concerns, or your patients are, your phone can be a valuable tool in the efforts to work…
Children and post-traumatic stress disorder
Many children and adolescents around the world have been victims of at least one traumatic event—child abuse and neglect, war, school shootings, natural disasters,…
Supporting nurses when patients die during a disaster: What leaders can do
Our communities are under unprecedented stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonessential personnel are isolated and quarantined at home. Some people may have to drop…
If you’re grateful and you know it clap your hands!
It starts with a distant sound of palms smacking together, then joined by more doing the same, leading to an undeniable crescendo of applause.…
Too much work and not enough time: Suggestions for the harried professional
Nurses are typically busy people, and the COVID-19 pandemic has added to our burdens. In many cases, we are home schooling children, and our…
Easing the psychological impact of COVID-19 for nurses
Nurses are at the forefront of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, providing life-saving care for affected patients. Psychological distress can be significant for…
Prayer: Proselytizing or providing comfort?
The omnipotent yet invisible coronavirus causing COVID-19 is bringing the world to its knees (to use an interesting metaphor). It is forcing many to…
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and veterans die…
Contemplation, connection, collaboration: Keys to compassionate spiritual care
Adam* was 63 years old and suffering with emphysema. As I followed the trail of his oxygen tubing into the kitchen, he and his…
Into the community
Beyond being trusted by the public for their roles in hospitals, ambulatory clinics, schools, and other settings, nurses have a long track…
Top mental health apps for nurses
Whether you personally struggle with mental health concerns, or your patients are, your phone can be a valuable tool in the efforts…
Children and post-traumatic stress disorder
Many children and adolescents around the world have been victims of at least one traumatic event—child abuse and neglect, war, school shootings,…
Supporting nurses when patients die during a disaster: What leaders can do
Our communities are under unprecedented stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonessential personnel are isolated and quarantined at home. Some people may have…
If you’re grateful and you know it clap your hands!
It starts with a distant sound of palms smacking together, then joined by more doing the same, leading to an undeniable crescendo…
Too much work and not enough time: Suggestions for the harried professional
Nurses are typically busy people, and the COVID-19 pandemic has added to our burdens. In many cases, we are home schooling children,…
Easing the psychological impact of COVID-19 for nurses
Nurses are at the forefront of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, providing life-saving care for affected patients. Psychological distress can be…
Prayer: Proselytizing or providing comfort?
The omnipotent yet invisible coronavirus causing COVID-19 is bringing the world to its knees (to use an interesting metaphor). It is forcing…
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and…
Contemplation, connection, collaboration: Keys to compassionate spiritual care
Adam* was 63 years old and suffering with emphysema. As I followed the trail of his oxygen tubing into the kitchen, he…