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Personal Health

What are some strategies for maintaining a positive work-life balance while also pursuing advanced education or certifications in nursing?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

Has anyone had a tough time adjusting to night shift/rotating shift(Every 6 weeks)? No matter how hard I try I'm always tired and don't adjust like my coworkers have. It's causing me to contemplate finding a day position outside of the NICU

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

What are some strategies for making time for self-care and personal interests outside of work?

Last answered 5 months ago 3 answers

Personal Health

How can I prioritize self-care despite the demands of nursing?

Last answered 5 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

How do you manage the emotional toll of working with critically ill patients and their families?

Last answered 5 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

In Texas, what is the most amount of patients were you assigned in 1 shift?

Last answered 5 months ago 5 answers

Personal Health

Do you drink coffee or tea before a night shift?

Last answered 6 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

What are some strategies for managing blood sugar levels while at work?

Last answered 8 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

How long did you take of bereavement before going back to work? I’m a peds cardiac RN, and I just lost my 3 year old to cancer almost a month ago. Idk how I’m going to go back to the bedside or when. I find it triggering every time I think about it.

Last answered 9 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

Can I get a perdiem job to augment my regular job ? Low census can destabilize budge. Lesser commute would be the best.

Last answered 9 months ago 2 answers

Personal Health

What are some challenges and stressors that may cause physical or mental fatigue and burnout for a nurse with a disability while working in a demanding healthcare setting?

Last answered 10 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

How do you maintain your passion and enthusiasm for nursing while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

Last answered 11 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

When is the best time to go to the gym after coming off a 12hr night shift?

Last answered 12 months ago 1 answer

Personal Health

What is causing burnout and how can it be addressed? Anyone out there work for an employee who is helping mitigate burnout?

Last answered about 1 year ago 5 answers

Personal Health

How do you maintain your physical and emotional health while working long hours and handling the emotional demands of the job?

Last answered about 1 year ago 3 answers

Personal Health

How do you know if it's time to leave nursing all together? Ive been a nurse for over 15 years. I've worked in several units: tele, neuro, pcu, med-surg, etc... I'm questioning whether my heart's in it anymore or if I need to try a new specialty

Last answered about 1 year ago 1 answer

Personal Health

I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. What are the potential long-term impacts of continuing to work with diabetes, and how can I plan for the future?

Last answered about 1 year ago 2 answers

Personal Health

What's your go-to self-care practice or activity that helps you recharge and maintain balance in your life outside of work?

Last answered about 1 year ago 1 answer

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