Suicide in Nurses: A Cause for Alarm
With the strain and pressure our healthcare system has been under the past few years, nurses have serious cause for concern…
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2022 Monkeypox Outbreak
As per the CDC, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but…
Taking Care of the Heart and Brain: Practice What We Teach
It’s probably not a surprise to learn that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain. Research is now stronger than ever showing the heart-brain health connection…
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Now more than ever, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself so that you can care for others…
Patient Expectations and Nursing Care
Patient satisfaction is directly linked to patient expectations. As nurses, it’s so important to consider all of the ways a patient might view their own health outcomes…
Bullying in Nursing
By Sheryl Ness, MA, BSN, ADN, RN
The concept of bullying in nursing is not a new one. I remember hearing the phrase “nurses eat their young” as I started my career. I had to admit, I didn’t believe it…
Compassion Fatigue
By Sheryl Ness, MA, BSN, ADN, RN
As a nurse, you have likely experienced compassion fatigue. When you see the term, you know exactly what this is. However, the concept of compassion fatigue is…
Helping People Change Health-Related Behaviors
It is readily recognized that changing a behavior and forming new habits is a hard thing to accomplish, and healthcare professionals are often frustrated when patients do not follow medical advice or treatment recommendations…
Depression and Depressive Disorders
Almost everyone has days when they feel discouraged, disheartened, and a bit grouchy. Usually, these times of reduced energy and irritability last only a short time and soon vitality and enthusiasm for life returns…
Handwashing: A Reminder in Times of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Good hand hygiene is one of the most important actions healthcare workers can take to reduce the spread of infection and protect the lives of their patients…