The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 17, 2025

It’s easy to neglect your own well-being when you’re focused on others, but practicing nurse self-care strategies can help you manage stress, maintain your health, and stay energized throughout the day. In this article, we will give you some nurse self-care strategies in the form of a real-world guide.

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Equality 4 Black Nurses

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These labels feed into tone policing, where Black healthcare professionals are expected to self-censor and downplay their emotions to be heard. Damaging Self-Confidence and Increasing Isolation : Constantly being told they are “too aggressive” or “unfit” takes a psychological toll on Black healthcare workers, causing self-doubt and burnout.

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The Nursing Site

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I realize having a chance to eat on the job as a nurse is too often a sore subject, but it can affect your quality of care as well as your quality of life. My Self-Care Journal My Self-Care Journal was designed for busy nurses and healthcare professionals. New books make great gifts for nurses this holiday season.

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The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This myth perpetuates the notion that school nurses are unshakable, self-sufficient, and immune to caregiving’s emotional and physical toll. A Vision for Ease and Support What if we reimagined resilience not as the ability to endure but as the ability to thrive in an environment that fosters support and care? It needs boundaries.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 23, 2025

Addressing the nursing shortage requires a careful, multipronged strategy and a mindful approach. According to Dr. Brad Goettl , chief nursing officer at the American Nurses Enterprise , the nursing shortage impacts a health system's financial situation and care delivery for patients. We have a healthcare capacity issue," Goettl said.

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Empowered Nurses

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages, lets explore how these languages apply to the nursing profession and how they shape the way nurses care for patients, colleagues, and even themselves.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, working tirelessly to provide the best care for their patients. With statistics like these, there’s no way these nurses can be at their best every day to care for patients, putting them at risk. Finding a calm eating space can enhance the meal experience even if time is limited.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Whether you’re a nurse, therapist, or administrator , incorporating these strategies can make a lasting impact on patient care.

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 4, 2025

It was exhausting, constantly self-editing and worrying if disclosing my partner would change how my colleagues or patients perceived me, or even worse, how it might impact my career progression." The fear of discrimination often led to self-censorship, impacting their ability to bring their whole selves to work.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Using your moments of downtime to pursue other fulfilling activities is a vital source of self-care that empowers you to maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life and enriches your whole self. These activities encourage you to focus purely on the present and pay close attention to your inner self.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses, many fresh off of their studies , are asked to work the night shift. There are effective ways for how to work the night shift and stay healthy— and caring for your own health will help you better care for others. Review our 12 tips for working a night shift.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Be Compassionate To work in patient care, you need compassion, as patients might feel anxious about their treatment. Successful physical therapists care about the well-being of their patients. A patient who understands their care plan is more likely to succeed. The University of St. Jordan Utley, Cindy Mathena, Tina Gunaldo.,

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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. Adventure awaits.

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The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Mr. Rogers even maintained a consistent weight of 143 pounds for decades, viewing it as a symbol of love, stability, and care, values that resonate deeply with our work in schools. This special day, which falls on the 143rd day of the year, serves as a reminder to live by Rogers’ ideals of compassion, community, and care.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 19, 2025

2025, How does trauma informed care education for paediatric healthcare professionals impact self-reported knowledge and practice. Implications for nursing education Healthcare professionals reported improved awareness and understanding of trauma-informed care (TIC) and self-efficacy in applying it in practice.

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Nurses Advocates

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What has been alarming is the reaction from the public that the killing was based on how healthcare insurance companies are using cost-cutting methods to deny care to people to increase profits for the C-Suite and shareholders. Insurance companies’ mandates appear to put profit before safe patient care.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 14, 2025

Whether you’re working in oncology, home care, or as a school nurse, fueling your nursing engine is integral to ensuring you’re not running on empty. ” This part of you needs “feeding” with self-care, kindness, and compassion to be the best nurse (and person) you want to be.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 7, 2025

Being mindful of your well-being while providing quality care to your patients is crucial for nurses who work night shifts. To combat work-related stress, prioritize self-care. Take advantage of available resources and support systems to ensure you can thrive in your role while prioritizing self-care.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

2 Make Sure All Income is Accounted For Take extra care to ensure all revenue sources are appropriately accounted for. Health Insurance Premiums: If youre self-employed, your health insurance premiums for yourself, your employees, and your family may be deductible. Again, consult with your tax professional for the best approach.

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Registered Nursing

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By obtaining a BSN, you can compete for positions in critical care, public health, research, and management, to name a few. Improved Patient Care The additional education and training provided in a BSN program can significantly impact the quality of patient care. The Cons of Pursuing an RN to BSN Program 1.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 15, 2025

Existing stigma, inaccessible treatments, and the complex healthcare system are obstacles autistics face whenever they seek care. When autistic clients feel heard and validated, they can feel more comfortable practicing self-soothing behaviors, such as playing with sensory toys or using noise-canceling headphones to regulate their emotions.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 28, 2025

Recovering from burnout begins when you recognize the signs early, carve out space to reset, and take intentional steps to care for yourself. Finding Emotional Balance in a Demanding Role Setting boundaries and creating support systems are foundational for maintaining emotional balance in-home care.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Nurses often have a difficult time making a priority of their own self-care.” ” As the authors of the BMJ article share, doctors’ “medical self” and professional identity are so strong that it’s difficult to relinquish control and assume the role of patient. Ignoring our needs (e.g.,

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Finding time for self-care Find time for yourself, as this will help prevent burnout. Also, set boundaries regarding extra shifts worked, and be sure to set boundaries with work and school to allow time spent with family and friends and self-care. This may include exercising daily or going for a walk outside.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

CRNAs provide leadership to the anesthesia team while ensuring patient safety and optimal care through advanced technical expertise and clinical judgment. These advanced practice nurses must combine technical expertise with compassionate patient care while maintaining calm under pressure.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 1, 2025

of adults in the United States facing mobility challenges, according to the CDC, the demand for effective restorative care has never been greater. For healthcare providers, these programs go beyond improving patient outcomesthey create a holistic and supportive care environment. With approximately 12.2%

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

During this period, you learn and master hard skills (phlebotomy, procedures, wound care , transfusions, etc.) While the term “ self-care ” has been terribly overused in recent years, you need to care for yourself. and soft skills (communication, emotional intelligence, patient education, etc.)

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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?

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 24, 2025

Clinical and Medical Records No surprise here Every practice must keep all records related to patient care, including progress notes, treatment plans, lab results, imaging, and prescriptions. Well also touch on strategies for managing records efficiently and securely. Types of Records Your Practice Must Keep 1.

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 17, 2025

But as Nurses, our commitment to providing safe, respectful, and affirming care for our LGBTQ+ patients must extend far beyond a single month. True LGBTQ+ inclusive Nursing care isn't a seasonal effort; it's a continuous practice woven into the fabric of our daily routines. Your role is to provide care, not to judge.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 5, 2025

The revamped self-care provision in the 2025 American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is one of many measures addressing burnout among our nurse workforce. With AI-driven clinical decision support, nurses reduce their cognitive load in high-pressure settings while maintaining favorable patient safety and care standards.

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Relias

MAY 21, 2025

Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. From addressing stigma and using trauma-informed care to adapting assessments and integrating services, each approach centers on meeting the unique needs of diverse populations.

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Empowered Nurses

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This trust extends not only to patient care but also to upholding the ethical and legal standards that govern their profession. One key legal responsibility is self-reporting criminal matters to the appropriate nursing board or regulatory body. Best Practices for Self-Reporting 1. All convictions must be reported.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 27, 2025

For example, a person could be a woman, have a disability, and be a person of color, which could act as “compounding barriers” to the care that person could receive. The Code notes that self-care and patient care are inseparable nurses’ well-being directly benefits those they serve.

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Empowered Nurses

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

” · Objection: Many nurses worry that they lack the business acumen needed to run a company, especially if they’ve spent most of their careers in clinical or patient care settings. Overcoming these objections is about showing nurses that their skills and dedication to patient care can translate into effective business ownership.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While faculty and administrators may have concerns about negative feedback along their anti-racism journey, systematic reviews published in 2017 and 2020 have shown that bringing awareness and addressing racism may improve workplace satisfaction and retention, engagement, self-efficacy, and student learning environments.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

MARCH 6, 2025

As an NP in private practice, youre balancing patient care with operating a business. Employing upsells and cross-sells in healthcare requires careful consideration to stay within ethical and moral guidelines and to operate within the law. Unfortunately, the two dont always align. What are Upsells and Cross-Sells?

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