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Top 6 tips for avoiding burnout
BananaStock | ThinkStock Whether you’re a nurse, student, or parent, we all face the same challenge: time. In a profession that revolves around caring for others, it’s not unusual for us to neglect...
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Best Reads for Nurses Who Need to Decompress
The early mornings, the late nights, the patients, the coworkers. You love your role as a nurse, but you also cherish every single second of your free time. When you do have a moment alone to clear...
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Five Best Snacks To Get You Through Those 12-hour Shifts
As a nurse, you’re probably working long shifts. Whether you love them or hate them, one thing is for sure: 12-hour shifts make for a long day or night. To get through your shift, proper nutrition is...
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A nurse’s 18 lessons in stress management
Image: Thinkstock | Stockbyte How many nurses feel like they must carry the weight of the world on their shoulders? We have all been guilty of this, but the key is knowing when to let go. I love the...
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You Can Thrive On The Night Shift
As a night-shift nurse for more than 33 years, I’ve learned quite a few things. From creating healthy sleep habits to balancing family life, there are certain strategies I’ve developed that make...
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Little rituals, big results: Preserving your sanity off the job
Shutterstock | Blend Images There’s a lot of information out there on how not to stab other people or yourself with calipers while you’re at work. You can do breathing exercises, short meditations,...
View ArticleWarning: Healthcare Providers Aren’t Washing Their Hands As Often As They Should
You’d think healthcare workers would be experts when it comes to personal hygiene, but, according to the CDC, healthcare providers clean their hands less than half of the times they should, which...
View ArticleCoronavirus 101: Protecting Yourself from Infection
The coronavirus is quickly spreading throughout mainland China, having infected more than 31,000 people in the region. There are now at least 12 confirmed cases of the virus here in the U.S. with over...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Month: Warning Signs Your Patients Need Screenings
February is officially known as American Heart Month, a national campaign that’s all about raising awareness for heart-healthy lifestyles. As the effort is mainly focused on everyday Americans, you can...
View ArticleShould You Recommend CBD to Your Patients?
You’ve probably seen dozens of products and beverages containing CBD over the last couple years. CBD stands for cannabidiol, one of the main active ingredients of marijuana. It’s derived from the hemp...
View ArticleSituation Critical: FDA Warns of Hacking Threats to Remote Medical Devices
As a care provider, you’re likely all too familiar with the idea of telehealth and the Internet of Things. You can use digital devices to remotely connect with patients, like wireless pacemakers and...
View ArticleHow Listing Added Sugars Could Save Lives and Reduce Healthcare Costs
As you walk through the aisles of your local supermarket, you may notice a striking difference from previous years. The FDA now requires large food and beverage manufacturers to list the amount of...
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The SNOO Smart Sleeper: The Responsive Bassinet That’s Changing the Sleep...
Next to the baby’s name, sex, and birthdate, one of the first questions new parents are asked is “How much sleep are you getting?” If you are like 90% of new parents, it’s not much. The American Sleep...
View ArticleTrump Administration Rolls Out Emergency Response to Coronavirus
Today, March 13th, 2020, President Trump declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency. During the Friday afternoon press conference, Trump cited The Stafford Act, a 1988 federal law that...
View ArticleChecking in on Your Mental Health: Healthcare Providers Suffer from...
The coronavirus pandemic has created a new normal for healthcare workers. Nurses and doctors now find themselves competing over limited supplies of personal protection equipment (PPE), watching their...
View ArticleHelping Students Get Back to Normal: Classroom School Uniforms Donates...
Parents have a lot on their plates these days. In addition to putting food on the table and managing the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, they also have to worry about the health and...
View ArticleGrowing Up at Home: A Rise in Childhood Obesity Has Experts Worried
With many kids spending another semester at home, health experts are sounding the alarm on childhood obesity. Causing everything from trauma to social isolation, the pandemic has upended life for just...
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5 more hand creams nurses recommend for dry, cracked skin
Now that winter’s almost here, your hands are probably drier than ever. Add in countless hand washes a day as a busy nurse, and that’s a recipe for cracked, sore hands. Ouch! A couple of years back, we...
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Breaking The Mental Health Taboo In The Nursing Industry
It’s estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that one in four people will suffer from a severe mental health problem at some point in our lives – including depression, high levels of stress,...
View Article5 Best Yoga Poses After a Long Day on Your Feet
Nurses are no strangers to being on their feet all day. We are constantly checking on patients, grabbing medications, and walking to and from the supplies closet. All that walking and standing can...
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