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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Growing School Nurse Bloggers

The Relentless School Nurse

My blog is almost seven years old. Some of my blogs have been widely embraced, others markedly ignored. What I do know is that no matter how many or how few readers I have, the act of writing is helpful to my mental health. Blogging can have a significant impact on your school nursing practice.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Reframing Our Perspective for a New School Year

The Relentless School Nurse

A highly regarded colleague sent me a message about my blog post from July 29, 2023 – The Relentless School Nurse: How School Nurses Can Help Ourselves to Stay. She wrote about how nursing tends to have a victim mentality, and as she aptly wrote: “It is hurting us.” If we don’t ask, the answer is always no.

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Empowering Nurses: 10 Amazing Ways to Lift Your Spirits and Unleash Your Superpowers

Empowered Nurses

In this blog post, we will delve into the top 10 ways to empower and uplift you, so you can shine even brighter in your invaluable role. Prioritize Your Emotional Well-being: Nursing can tug at your heartstrings, leading to burnout and compassion fatigue. Your well-being matters to us. Let’s leverage technology together!

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The Relentless School Nurse: We are Halfway to Summer

The Relentless School Nurse

To navigate these demands effectively, let’s prioritize a few key strategies: First and foremost, self-compassion is at the forefront. I recently shared a blog post about Donna Gaffney’s new book, “Courageous Well-Being for Nurses.” It is crucial to address the challenges inherent in our roles.

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It’s OK To Say No To Protect Your Mental Health

Nurse.com

While these fears are natural, placing limits for yourself in the workplace is essential to supporting your own needs — both physical and mental. Prioritizing your needs For some, untying their identity to their workplace can be a tough process to unlearn. Prioritizing your physical and mental health is a realistic boundary.

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How to Achieve the Perfect Work-Life Balance as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

This not only affects our physical health but hinders our emotional well-being, which is vital for all professions requiring compassionate care. In this blog, we’ll explore what a healthy work-life balance looks like, why it’s important, and how nurses can achieve the perfect work-life balance.