Depression & Nurses: A Closer Look At A Common Problem No One Wants To Talk...
Whether in a hospital or at a doctor’s appointment, nurses greet patients with a comforting warmth and kindness. Despite this, nurses are at risk of developing depression at twice the rate of a...
View Article5 little ways for nurses to relieve stress
iStock | Cottonfioc It can be hard to de-stress as a nurse. Not only is your job incredibly stressful and emotional, but also you tend to work long hours and rotating shifts. Finding the time to relax...
View ArticleA 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...
View Article7 Best Inside Jokes of a Nurse
With the pressure that comes with nursing, it is only natural to develop a quirky sense of humor to help make it through the day. Jokes exchanged between nurses may seem inappropriate to others, and...
View ArticleHow do I deal with new-nurse stress?
Being a new nurse can be quite a shock to the system. It’s not uncommon for new nurses to become overwhelmed to the point of asking, “Did I choose the right career?” Here are some tips on coping with...
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 ArticleQuarantined Away from Your Husband and Kids? How Gender Roles Are Changing at...
The coronavirus pandemic is radically transforming domestic life across America. Millions of nurses and healthcare providers are on the front lines of the pandemic, with many renting out hotel rooms...
View ArticleBreaking 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 ArticleThe #1 stressful thing about being a nurse
iStockphoto | Thinkstock So, we all know there are a million things that ‘stress’ us out during our shifts. Do I really need to list them? Here are just a few that come to mind: Causes of Stress...
View Article12 factors that fuel a nurse’s burnout
Image: Stockbyte | Thinkstock What are the the deadly dozen circumstances and characteristics that can lead to burnout and empathy fatigue? Check which statements ring true for you, and if you’re...
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