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…
Celebrate National Nurses Week and Month: Discounts and Free CEUs for Nurses
Each year, National Nurses week is celebrated from May 6–12. This is a week for hospitals, employers, and many other workplaces and individuals to celebrate their nurses…
New “Healthcare Travelers Take San Diego” Conference Set for Late April 2022
Travel healthcare professionals often find that pursuing a travel career can be a lonely experience…
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…
Cultural Competency and Implicit Bias
By Sheryl Ness, MA, BSN, ADN, RN
Nurses work in an ever-changing environment with many nuances to manage. Each person brings their own values, beliefs, and unique culture with them to work each day….
Finding Time for Work-Life Balance
By Sheryl Ness, MA, BSN, ADN, RN
Do you find that you’re having problems finding just the right balance between your work and life responsibilities? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone…
Relaxation Strategies for Nurses
By Sheryl Ness, MA, BSN, ADN, RN
Now more than ever, nurses need to have self-care strategies in place to manage the everyday stress of working as a nurse…
Emotions in Healthcare
What stirs our souls when we watch a glorious sunrise, depresses our mood when facing a disappointment, enflames our passion when we see injustice, or sickens us when we see repulsive behavior? Emotions do. But what are emotions…