Nursing needs a mental health makeover
Easy access to resources and erasing stigma are key. For too long, nurses have struggled quietly with mental health issues, fearing stigma or negative…
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Self-care during a single shift
Learn how to incorporate intentional moments of calm into your workday. Takeaways: Reducing burnout, a work-based phenomenon, requires self-care practiced in the work setting.…
Stop pouring from an empty cup
This article is sponsored content supplied to American Nurse Journal by FirstNet, and is not peer reviewed. The need for nurses to make their own health a…
An epidemic amidst a pandemic: A call for self-care for nurses
The World Health Organization recognized 2020 (extended to 2021) as the Year of the Nurse, and nurses have certainly showed up! Amid the global…
How practicing gratitude helps nurses avoid burnout
Burnout and emotional exhaustion were ongoing risks for nurses long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now these hazards have only worsened. According to the National…
Support nurse health with a structured walking program
Identify barriers and create structure to aid participation. Takeaways: Supporting nurses to embrace a healthy lifestyle can have a positive outcome on their well-being.…
Self-management = a balanced life
Follow this formula for success. Takeaways: • Self-management coupled with a wellness approach can mitigate the stress associated with nursing and improve individual nurse…
A musical approach to coping with psychosocial stress
A powerful tool for nurse well-being Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the May 2021 issue of…
Making New Year’s resolutions? Try these tips from Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™
Many people are eager to turn the page and begin the new year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And, given the added stress on…
Promoting nurse mental health
Nurses are experiencing an unprecedented amount of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Stressful work environments, workplace bullying, and workplace cultures unsupportive of personal well-being play…
Nurse fatigue: The silent epidemic
Are you getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period? According to ANA Enterprise’s new Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation®…
Elephant in the room
When there is an elephant in the room, introduce it… Those who watch the news, particularly CNN, have seen the COVID-19 ticker that often…
Nursing needs a mental health makeover
Easy access to resources and erasing stigma are key. For too long, nurses have struggled quietly with mental health issues, fearing stigma…
Self-care during a single shift
Learn how to incorporate intentional moments of calm into your workday. Takeaways: Reducing burnout, a work-based phenomenon, requires self-care practiced in the…
Stop pouring from an empty cup
This article is sponsored content supplied to American Nurse Journal by FirstNet, and is not peer reviewed. The need for nurses to make their own…
An epidemic amidst a pandemic: A call for self-care for nurses
The World Health Organization recognized 2020 (extended to 2021) as the Year of the Nurse, and nurses have certainly showed up! Amid…
How practicing gratitude helps nurses avoid burnout
Burnout and emotional exhaustion were ongoing risks for nurses long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now these hazards have only worsened. According to…
Support nurse health with a structured walking program
Identify barriers and create structure to aid participation. Takeaways: Supporting nurses to embrace a healthy lifestyle can have a positive outcome on…
Self-management = a balanced life
Follow this formula for success. Takeaways: • Self-management coupled with a wellness approach can mitigate the stress associated with nursing and improve…
A musical approach to coping with psychosocial stress
A powerful tool for nurse well-being Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the May 2021…
Making New Year’s resolutions? Try these tips from Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™
Many people are eager to turn the page and begin the new year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And, given the added…
Promoting nurse mental health
Nurses are experiencing an unprecedented amount of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Stressful work environments, workplace bullying, and workplace cultures unsupportive of personal…
Nurse fatigue: The silent epidemic
Are you getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period? According to ANA Enterprise’s new Healthy Nurse…
Elephant in the room
When there is an elephant in the room, introduce it… Those who watch the news, particularly CNN, have seen the COVID-19 ticker…