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How Nurses Can Protect Their Mental Health: Smart Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Burnout

Minority Nurse

The following strategies offer a comprehensive approach for healthcare professionals to safeguard their mental health and maintain resilience in a demanding field. Before jumping into a new opportunity, create a stellar and professional-looking resume that highlights your strengths.

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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

She joined a home health provider as a weekend case manager in 2009. That was her first experience working with mental health patients. I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing. It has literally taken a village.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Guide for Nurses Deciding Whether to Leave Their Jobs

Empowered Nurses

If your physical health, mental health, or relationships are suffering due to work, it may be time to reassess. Update your resume and LinkedIn: Highlight your skills, certifications, and achievements. Is this job negatively affecting my personal life? Your values and priorities may evolve over time.

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

Follow these suggestions to navigate the application process with ease: Adjust your resume. RN-to-BSN admissions typically require resumes that reflect previous nursing experience. If necessary, adjust your resume to highlight recent RN successes, and be sure to double-check for errors or formatting issues.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

USAHS offers several role specialties within its MSN program: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Earning your master’s degree is an opportunity to deepen your clinical expertise or grow as a healthcare leader. APRN Median Annual Salary: $63.48/hour,

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4 Phases of Emergency Management for Hospitals and Health Systems

Relias

Recovery focuses on repairing damage, resuming normal operations, and supporting staff and patients. Provide mental health support: Offer counseling and psychological support to staff, patients, and their families who may have been traumatized by the disaster.

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Day in the life of a Forensic Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

This is a MUST read, especially if you’re interested in forensic nursing, sexual health nursing and correctional/mental health nursing. My nursing career to date spans over 25 years, across a diverse range of roles and practise settings including acute hospital, Detention Centres, Drug Court, Mental Health, Prison Health.