Self-Care for Nurses Starts With Leaders’ Support
It’s no secret that self-care for nurses is important to maintaining overall health. But it's a challenge for nurses without support from leaders.
Nurses’ Pandemic-Related Anxiety and Depression Traced to a Few Factors
The pandemic caused an uptick in nurses with anxiety and depression. A study shows what helped these nurses and what factors contributed to the issue.
Professional foot forward: Scrubs do’s and don’ts
Maybe you're looking for a few professional scrubs-wearing tips yourself. Or maybe you want to subtly pass them along to a coworker who unknowingly needs some pointers. This guide can help you sort out what works and what doesn't.
Create your own nurse retreat
Who wouldn’t want to go to a nurse wellness retreat in a beautiful locale like Hawaii or the Caribbean! Of course, for many of us, that isn’t a feasible option. But you don’t need all the bells and whistles to have a rejuvenating respite from the stressors of your life as a nurse. All you need is a few designated hours, a great group of interested nurses and some ideas to get you started.
Is it legal to start my own wellness/coaching business under my RN license?
“Dear Donna,” Nursing Spectrum/NurseWeek’s career management expert, tackles readers’ dilemmas and offers expert advice.
NYSNA Program Helps Nurses Who Struggle With Addiction
It is estimated that at least 10% of the U.S. population will develop a substance abuse disorder during their lifetime, according to the New York State Education Department, and nurses and other professionals are not immune.
Life-and-Death Scenarios Lead to Moral Distress in Nurses
You know it’s time to withdraw ventilator support from your unresponsive patient. The physician knows it's time. But the family doesn't. That’s just one possible source of moral distress — when healthcare professionals feel their core personal values and ethical obligations are in conflict.“Moral distress is characterized by situations where you can’t do what you