Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet emotionally demanding professions. Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, often providing comfort during some of the most critical moments of people’s lives. This is particularly true for nurses who witness critical injuries, death, or abuse regularly.

Mental Health

Diane Sieg

APRIL 16, 2025

The AONL Conference in Boston last month was great for connecting with like-minded colleagues and gaining inspiration from thought leaders like Adam Grant, author of Think Again, The Power of Knowing what You Dont Know. He says our biggest bias is thinking we dont have bias!

Business

Minority Nurse

APRIL 17, 2025

Nurses dedicate their lives to caring for others, but the demands of the profession can significantly affect their mental health. Long shifts, emotional fatigue, and high-stakes decision-making contribute to burnout , affecting job performance and personal well-being.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Clinical nurses work in an environment that is high-stress by nature—making decisions that can impact patients’ lives— and need to take extra care to avoid the mental and physical condition known as nursing burnout. What Is Nurse Burnout? 1 What is the Number One Cause of Nurse Burnout?

Nursing Burnout

The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 11, 2023

This not only affects our physical health but hinders our emotional well-being, which is vital for all professions requiring compassionate care. In order to achieve harmony in both worlds, it’s essential to establish strategies that will create a healthy work-life balance for nurses.

Work-Life Balance

Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nurse burnout is not a new concept. Nurses have been experiencing burnout for decades. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, more Nurses than ever are experiencing burnout, making it a hot topic in the Nursing community. Nurses cannot pour from an empty cup.

Nursing Burnout

The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Defined as the “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress,” many elements of nursing are responsible: long hours, emotional exhaustion, trauma, and many say Covid. However, nursing burnout has been a factor long before Covid. Burnout is growing, yet the nurse still perceives the symptoms as normal.

Nursing Burnout

Nurse.com

APRIL 20, 2023

Most nurses, like me, are called to this profession to help others by providing empathetic and compassionate care. But to do this, we must prioritize self-care to protect our ability to function in high-stress, high-pressure situations. Often, they give patients more grace than they offer themselves.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

MAY 20, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of our nation’s healthcare system, tirelessly providing essential care to patients day and night. Yet, research suggests that many nurses are considering leaving the profession within the next two years. This type of self-scheduling is considered an ‘alternative workforce model.’

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The stresses of nursing, from long shifts to emotional challenges, can lead to issues like anxiety, burnout, and fatigue. When mental well-being is compromised, it doesn’t just affect your health; it impacts patient care, team morale, and the overall atmosphere of your workplace.

Mental Health

Nurse.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But this attitude often keeps these individuals from engaging in the self-care they need to protect their health. Compassion fatigue occurs when a person is physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted from caring for others. Providing patient care is a demanding role. What is compassion fatigue?

Self-Care

Nurse.com

MARCH 2, 2023

Start with yourself Saying no can be difficult when you’re always caring for others. Acknowledge your worth and recognize that you’re not just a nurse ­— you’re a person with abilities and passions who deserves a healthy work-life balance. Saying no is a form of self-care Self-care looks different for everyone.

Mental Health

Diversity Nursing

JULY 10, 2023

Nurses at the forefront of healthcare continue to face challenges that change how we provide Nursing care to our patients. As the Nursing field continues to evolve, here are some of the top Nursing trends to watch in 2023 and for the years to come.

Travel Nursing

Celayix

JUNE 7, 2023

How many times have you tried to create the perfect nurse schedule for your Long Term Care Facility? Nurse Scheduling is Complex Nurse and Long Term Care (LTC) staff scheduling has many moving pieces. This can also lead to nurse burnout and lower than intended patient care standards.

Long Term Care

Minority Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

Rama Walker is passionate about caring for people, and as a nurse leader, she has the privilege of caring for people whose career is caretaking. Walker advocates for nurses and women, pushing them to be their best version. Today’s nursing leaders need to be resilient, innovative, and caring.

Chief Nursing Officer

The Relentless School Nurse

JULY 29, 2023

Here are some of the articles that prompted this blog post, as a counter-balance to the negative findings: Are School Nurses The Next Target of Moms For Liberty? A recent Twitter post from the group says all health care in schools should be banned.

Work-Life Balance

Celayix

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The need for nurse scheduling software   Short break of busy doctors Nursing is widely recognized as the most demanding job in the industry. It is undeniable that nurses’ work-life balance is being compromised at the expense of workloads.

Business

Daily Nurse

JULY 24, 2023

After years of feeling powerless against a deluge of sick patients and inconsistent staffing, there must be a concerted effort to empower nurses. These frontline workers must regain control over their careers to provide high-quality patient care. They deserve the same opportunity to protect their mental health and well-being.

Mental Health

Diane Sieg

MAY 1, 2022

I was not surprised to learn their deep concern for the current high rate of nurse burnout. They unanimously expressed how important it was for them to work in a culture that supports a work-life balance. The post How to Move from Burnout to Balance appeared first on Diane Sieg.

Work-Life Balance

Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Leaders should consider that nurses might feel disrespected or underappreciated when their hard work or self-sacrifice as ‘healthcare heroes’ appears in hospital branding. Inside the hospital, nursing units might realistically be a cauldron of stress and anxiety. It does not align with our calling as nurses.

Travel Nursing

Empowered Nurses

JUNE 13, 2024

Some nurses who are burnt out simply take a sabbatical on their own. Giving yourself permission to do this is hard for many nurses. We feel called to continue to provide patient care and to out colleagues even if we are burned out. These experiences enrich your life and, unexpectedly, make you a better nurse.

Self-Care

MAS Medical Staffing

JANUARY 19, 2023

This flexibility is very useful for nurses who: Have a second job Care for family members or children Have an unpredictable or long commute Want different total shifts per week Have travel plans #2 Efficient Schedule Organization The main difference between block scheduling and typical scheduling is the ability to pick your shifts in advance.

Health Insurance

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Takeaways: Resilience helps prevent nurse burnout. Continuing education and professional development aid burnout reduction and improve nurse retention. What does the literature say?

Self-Care

Celayix

JANUARY 17, 2024

But the phenomenon of nurse burnout has taken over the healthcare community in the last decade, and it’s taking its toll on the nursing workforce at large. According to a recent study, a staggering 95% reported feeling burnt-out in their nursing position within the last three years. What Causes Nurse Burnout?

Nursing Burnout

Celayix

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With the increasing aging population, the demand for healthcare services is rising, and there is a shortage of healthcare workers such as nurses, doctors, and personal care aides. Unemployed individuals: people who are without work but are available for work and have actively sought employment in the past four weeks.

Retirement