This post describes the consequences of fatigue on the personal and professional health of the nurse. Several strategies to combat fatigue are offered. Can You Relate? I’m tired. I started this blog in November of 2013 while I was working as a nursing professor. Full-time work and professional obligations limited
Healthy nurses find meaning and joy in their work. However, a joyful workplace is not a given for all healthcare providers (Kupperschmidt, Kientz, Ward, & Reinholz, 2010). In this post, I discuss why joy in the workplace is important for nurses and all healthcare workers. Strategies to increase joy in the
Job stress, or occupational stress, is a major contributor to disease and injury among healthcare providers (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2008; Farmilo, 2014; Jacksonville University, n.d.; The Joint Commission [TJC], 2011). In this post, I’ll identify sources of job stress for nurses and look at ways organizations and nurses
This month is all about personal health and wellness topics. A healthy work environment is an, often overlooked, part of the quest to be a healthy nurse. In this post, I’ll discuss the concept of a healthy work environment and introduce you to national standards that you can use to see
Nurses care for both the patient and their family members. I know you’ve advised at least one family member sitting at a patient’s bedside to get something to eat or go home and get some rest so that they could stay healthy to support their ailing loved one. A healthy nurse cares