Constructive feedback and disciplinary action
The thought of telling someone that he or she is not doing a great job provokes anxiety for many of us. Most of the…
Mental Health
Mantram repetition: A portable, mindful, contemplative practice for the workplace
Have you ever been at work and wanted to be on vacation, instead? Have you ever wished that you could “beam me up, Scotty”…
From our readers: Harp song — A journey to remember and embrace the heart of nursing
“The aim of all spiritual paths, no matter their origin or the rigors of their practice, is to help us live more fully in…
Study: Positive self-esteem protects older adults from health problems
According to a study in Psychoneuroendocrinology, a positive self-esteem can buffer adults older than 60 years against health threats. Researchers found that if an…
Nutrition for night-shift nurses
Pam has worked the night shift for more than 30 years. Over the last 3 years, she has lost 100 lb—and kept it off.…
Living a healthy lifestyle
As nurses, we know how to check blood pressure, administer medications, and counsel patients about healthy living. But let’s face it—some of us don’t…
One-on-one meetings: The stitch in time that saves nine
Remember the last time you had a loose button? Maybe you thought about stopping to sew it on, but never did. Then the button…
A powerful question: “Have you ever served in the military?”
To help ensure military veterans get appropriate diagnosis and treatment, ask patients if they’ve ever served in the military.
Recovery lessons from the Sandy Hook trauma
Children are people with small hearts and big emotions that often come from the people around them, particularly family members. As a pediatric nurse…
From our readers: One nurse’s journey into patienthood
As I lay on the table staring up at the ceiling tiles and waited for my biopsy to begin, I suddenly became keenly aware…
Confronting conflict with higher-ups
Conflict in the workplace is a fact of life, and dealing with it is never easy. Sometimes it seems easier to ignore it and…
Constructive feedback and disciplinary action
The thought of telling someone that he or she is not doing a great job provokes anxiety for many of us. Most…
Mantram repetition: A portable, mindful, contemplative practice for the workplace
Have you ever been at work and wanted to be on vacation, instead? Have you ever wished that you could “beam me…
From our readers: Harp song — A journey to remember and embrace the heart of nursing
“The aim of all spiritual paths, no matter their origin or the rigors of their practice, is to help us live more…
Study: Positive self-esteem protects older adults from health problems
According to a study in Psychoneuroendocrinology, a positive self-esteem can buffer adults older than 60 years against health threats. Researchers found that…
Nutrition for night-shift nurses
Pam has worked the night shift for more than 30 years. Over the last 3 years, she has lost 100 lb—and kept…
Living a healthy lifestyle
As nurses, we know how to check blood pressure, administer medications, and counsel patients about healthy living. But let’s face it—some of…
One-on-one meetings: The stitch in time that saves nine
Remember the last time you had a loose button? Maybe you thought about stopping to sew it on, but never did. Then…
A powerful question: “Have you ever served in the military?”
To help ensure military veterans get appropriate diagnosis and treatment, ask patients if they’ve ever served in the military.
Recovery lessons from the Sandy Hook trauma
Children are people with small hearts and big emotions that often come from the people around them, particularly family members. As a…
From our readers: One nurse’s journey into patienthood
As I lay on the table staring up at the ceiling tiles and waited for my biopsy to begin, I suddenly became…
Confronting conflict with higher-ups
Conflict in the workplace is a fact of life, and dealing with it is never easy. Sometimes it seems easier to ignore…