The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding the signs of nurse burnout, along with effective strategies for prevention and recovery, is crucial for nurses to maintain their well-being and continue providing quality care. Nurses may question their competence and experience a decline in self-esteem. Here are some effective strategies: 1.

Nursing Burnout

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 10, 2025

Care plans are a way to strategically approach and streamline the nursing process. Lets review the fundamentals of a nursing care plan and how to create one, step by step. Well outline best practices and provide you with a nursing care plan example that you can download and print. Table of Contents What Is a Nursing Care Plan?

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Many nurses know that burnout exists, but more may need to learn how to care for themselves when exhausted. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees can take time off work to recover from a serious mental or physical health condition and still keep their jobs.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From financial security and physical health to spiritual fulfillment and the opportunity to make a lasting community impact, nursing enriches lives, both for the caregiver and the cared for. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, directly improve public health and provide compassionate care to those in need.

Retirement

Relias

MAY 21, 2025

Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. As behavioral health providers, we have a critical role to play in closing these gaps. Together, we can help ensure that no community is left behind in the pursuit of mental wellness.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 13, 2025

Neurodiversity Affirming Care: What Does it Mean for Therapy? Neurodiversity-affirming care is a practice founded on accepting each persons differences and celebrating our individual strengths. 4 Self-advocacy. 7 This shift in therapy improves mental health by fostering self-acceptance in neurodivergent individuals.

Mental Health

American Nurse

JUNE 16, 2025

In the first state of Delaware, nurse leaders have been at the forefront of implementing transformative changes in healthcare delivery systems, promoting patient-centered care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the evolving needs of the population. As noted by Fernandez et al. As noted by Fernandez et al.

Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 24, 2025

For CNOs, well-being programs and initiatives can focus on employee mental health, physical wellness, finding solutions to combat burnout, and creating healthy work environments. Self-leadership is making the best decisions for yourself that supports your well-being." For Diane Sieg , RN, CYT, CSP, the definition is simple.

Self-Care

The Gypsy Nurse

JANUARY 7, 2025

The demanding nature of the job, coupled with constant changes in environments and routines, can take a toll on nurses’ physical and mental health. This can create a cycle where job stress impacts health, which can, in turn, lead to more stress. Limit caffeine and screen time, especially before bed.

Travel Nursing

Post University

MARCH 13, 2025

It draws on advanced research and respected frameworks, such as nursing models of care. The influence of evidence-based care in nursing education cannot be overstated. In one noteworthy study , patients who received care primarily from nurses trained at the BSN level were less likely to be readmitted.

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The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 8, 2025

But the thing is, you are enough, and sometimes we have to remind ourselves of that through self-talk and positive affirmations. Lets dive into how simple, encouraging words can make a big difference in how you feel, work, and care for others. I care deeply, and that is my superpower. Not every shift will be perfect.

Travel Nursing

Registered Nursing

MARCH 16, 2025

Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation Often your first and longest clinical experience, med-surg rotations provide fundamental patient care experience. Pediatric Nursing Rotation Pediatric rotations introduce the unique challenges and rewards of caring for children from infancy through adolescence.

Preceptors

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 16, 2025

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. public health nurses served on the frontlines, treating patients and educating them about the virus, tracing their contacts and delivering self-isolation guidance.

Job Outlook

Nursing Review

MAY 26, 2025

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey told the inquiry he would not authorise any further cash injections to the Treasury Managed Fund, the state self-insurer. Additionally, we have amended the iCare Act to include a principal objective focused on promoting early and appropriate treatment and care for injury and illness.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2025

Caring for clients going through trauma or who have difficult living conditions can have adverse effects on staff’s mental health. In order to take care of your staff, it’s important to adopt a trauma-informed care approach within your own organization.

Self-Care

Relias

MAY 30, 2025

Further, about half of mental health professionals report moderate to high burnout or exhaustion from work-related stress. Burnout among human services and mental health professionals has been linked to outcomes that harm not only employees, but the organization as a whole. Seek their input at every step of the process.

Mental Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Here are some ways nurses can take care of themselves, says this nurse educator. Nurses have a stressful job, between caring for patients, communicating with families, and being on their feet for several hours at a time. Self-care can enhance mental and physical health, ultimately leading to improved patient care.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 7, 2025

2 Over time, these struggles can eat away at someones mental health and self-esteem. This form of therapy utilizes everyday activities, otherwise known as occupations, to promote well-being, health and the ability to participate in various activities of daily living (ADLs). Pedersen, A. link] Watson, S.,

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Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Emotional Impact : The stress of legal proceedings, professional scrutiny, and potential career jeopardy can take a significant toll on mental health and personal relationships. This may include flexible scheduling, adequate staffing, and resources for self-care.

Licensing

Empowered Nurses

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The patient, 33-year-old Stephen Scantlebury, was under a Baker Act holda Florida law allowing for involuntary mental health examinationwhen he allegedly assaulted the nurse, causing severe facial injuries that may lead to the loss of both her eyes.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

MAY 1, 2025

Affirmations are affirming, positive statements that can encourage and boost self-esteem in nurses. They can also give nurses the space to center their thoughts on the good moments of their jobs, promoting mindfulness and a sense of ease. I will care for my patients to the best of my ability. What Affirmations Should I Use?

Self-Care

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Working in assisted living facilities requires providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, backgrounds, and personalities. These challenges often stem from various factors, such as cognitive impairments, mental health issues, or personal circumstances that impact behavior.

Communication

Minority Nurse

MARCH 28, 2025

However, too much stress can fuel the inner critic’s voice and lower self-esteem , eventually putting nurses at risk for depression or chronic anxiety. Working from the noise of negative self-talk can be harmful to nurses who are already doing enough.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As a result, the brains varied methods of processing information become a part of self-identity. Neurodiversity has expanded to incorporate a wider group, including those who self-identify as neurodiverse. 2 Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and understanding this develops inclusion and acceptance. Kathy Leadbitter, et al.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Although occupational therapists (OTs) typically work with people with chronic physical and cognitive conditions, they also play a key role in acute care. 1 We outline the role of occupational therapy in acute care and how OTs in hospitals can contribute to better patient care and outcomes.

Self-Care

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

With a remarkable 100% NCLEX pass rate and a 93.85% completion rate, the program emphasizes ethical leadership and compassionate care. Employer preference: Major systems like PeaceHealth and RiverBend employ a growing percentage of BSN-licensed RNs, tying clinical promotions and tuition reimbursement to BSN completion.

Leadership

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Training is designed to equip healthcare providers with essential knowledge about the factors beyond medical care that impact patient health. This training equips providers with practical strategies to identify and address SDOH, ultimately improving health equity and patient outcomes.

Health Outcomes

The Nurse Break

MAY 12, 2025

Write an article for us A bit about you My name is Dan Mabon, and I am the CEO and Director of Nursing at Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital in Melbournean independent hospital specialising in mental health, alcohol and drug addiction, and day procedures. This led me to critical thinking and critical care.

Communication

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

Accredited by ACEN, the program is designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam, emphasizing health promotion and patient care. It offers advanced placement credit and covers essential areas like mental health nursing and pharmacology, preparing students for the NCLEX-RN. Mental health nursing included.

Licensing

The Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Take care of yourself. Take care of others around you. Take care of your heart! A mental health crisis that manifests in the classroom. The suddenness extends beyond health crises. Taking Care of Yourself “Take care of yourself.” But self-care goes beyond physical health.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 21, 2025

In healthcare settingsespecially assisted living, home care, and long-term caremedication routines are a daily reality. But when done poorly, it can lead to missed doses, incorrect usage, and serious health risks. But not every patient needs full administration from a nurse or physician. Lets break it downclearly and simply.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 2, 2025

Lets review the steps to becoming a telemetry nurse and explore the career advancement that this specialty promotes. 2 With global health challenges on the rise, healthcare systems require more skilled and qualified telemetry nurses who can become certified in this specialty. What Is Telemetry Nursing? What Does a Telemetry Nurse Do?

Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) opens the door for students to take on roles such as family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse educator , nurse executive , psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and more. Nurse practitioners play an important role in improving the patient care experience.

Nursing Informatics

The Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. The proposed cuts in Medicaid funding may also have a destabilizing impact on school health services.

Mental Health

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 18, 2021

So health care has always been ingrained in me.” He was the only other person I grew up with in my hometown who shared this vision of community-change work and health care,” says Jason. To me, psychiatric mental health is the bridge between clinical science and social justice,” he says.

Mental Health

The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We’ll explore strategies to foster open dialogue, promote understanding, and cultivate resilience in our children. When a family member dies, we reassure children that they will still be loved and cared for, and that their lives will be the same, even in the midst of an overwhelming family crisis.

Private Practice

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 30, 2025

Autistic burnout can affect all areas of your life, including your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 1 It can cause you to neglect your hygiene, distance yourself from others or lose your sense of self-belief. They come with mental health challenges. Depression and autistic burnout share many similarities.

Mental Health