Compassion fatigue: Are you at risk?
For many of us, nursing isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Most of us became nurses because we care about people and want to make a difference in their lives. Over time, nurses develop a nursing...
View ArticleProtected: Not just “eating our young”: Workplace bullying strikes...
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View ArticleViewpoint: Adding respect to freedom of speech
center {display:none;} The right to freedom of speech is a common topic in the news, but the reporting often doesn’t include a full discussion of the issue. We need to consider what we are not...
View ArticleThe power of the positive
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View ArticleFrom our readers: When your parent is the patient
It’s not easy when your parent is the patient. In my 10 years of being a registered nurse, I have learned a lot, seen a lot, and considered myself desensitized to the information and knowledge that...
View ArticleThe mindful nurse
Mindfulness is an increasingly common topic in both popular and professional literature. In clinical populations, evidence suggests mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can reduce symptoms linked to...
View ArticleFrom our readers: One patient’s story
Eric’s* storytelling made a difference in my nursing practice. Eric was a 27-year-old African American patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), who was admitted to the nursing home for wound...
View ArticleBalancing the wheels of life
Have you ever ridden a bicycle with a wobbly wheel? The ride isn’t smooth, and you notice every bump in the road. As you focus on your discomfort, you may be distracted from the beautiful vistas you’re...
View ArticleCombating change fatigue in today’s healthcare environment
Those who work in the healthcare industry are well aware of its constantly changing landscape. Healthcare institutions are challenged to balance the provision of safe care with the allocation of...
View ArticleAccepting a patient care assignment reaffirms nurses’ contract with society
At the moment a patient handoff is nearly completed, when the exchange of relevant information has occurred and when the opportunity for final clarification of the patient condition and situation has...
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