Nursing, night shift, and nutrition
Working night shift interferes with circadian rhythms and biological functions that are associated with health problems. Altered circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles lead to…
Burnout/Fatigue
Supporting staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report
We know from the Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment, compiled by frontline providers in China, that caregiver emotional sequelae to the pandemic may…
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…
Build resilient teams to tackle nursing burnout
Personal resilience (using personal protective factors to cope with stress and adverse events to enhance well-being and the ability to face future challenges) can…
High physician suicide rates: Nursing interventions
How can physicians give patients the care and compassion they don’t receive themselves? (more…)
Leading the way to professional well-being
A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine estimates that between 35% and 54% of U.S. nurses and providers, across…
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety
Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening and night…
Celebrating nurse wellness at Magnet® Conference
Opportunities abound for engaging in self-care. (more…)
Leadership challenge: The role of timing in work and life
How to create the conditions for career success when life throws you a curve ball Takeaways: Timing plays a more significant role in work…
Nurse managers: Please intervene when a staff nurse shows signs of burnout
Earlier in my career, my nurse manager told me I was exhibiting signs of burnout. I was offended. When I was oriented as a…
Finding healing through compassion fatigue
When I joined the nursing profession, I never imagined sharing my most vulnerable thoughts and emotions as a nurse and a human just a…
Nursing, night shift, and nutrition
Working night shift interferes with circadian rhythms and biological functions that are associated with health problems. Altered circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles…
Supporting staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report
We know from the Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment, compiled by frontline providers in China, that caregiver emotional sequelae to the…
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…
Build resilient teams to tackle nursing burnout
Personal resilience (using personal protective factors to cope with stress and adverse events to enhance well-being and the ability to face future…
High physician suicide rates: Nursing interventions
How can physicians give patients the care and compassion they don’t receive themselves? (more…)
Leading the way to professional well-being
A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine estimates that between 35% and 54% of U.S. nurses and…
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety
Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening…
Celebrating nurse wellness at Magnet® Conference
Opportunities abound for engaging in self-care. (more…)
Leadership challenge: The role of timing in work and life
How to create the conditions for career success when life throws you a curve ball Takeaways: Timing plays a more significant role…
Nurse managers: Please intervene when a staff nurse shows signs of burnout
Earlier in my career, my nurse manager told me I was exhibiting signs of burnout. I was offended. When I was oriented…
Finding healing through compassion fatigue
When I joined the nursing profession, I never imagined sharing my most vulnerable thoughts and emotions as a nurse and a human…