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Published On - March 2, 2023

Spotting a Negative Work Culture: Tips for New Nurses During the Interview Process

As a new nurse, entering the workforce can be an exciting but also daunting experience. It’s important to find a workplace that supports your growth and well-being, but it can be challenging to assess the work culture during the interview process. Here are a few tips to help you spot a negativ...

Published On - November 18, 2022

Resilient Empowerment, Mental Health, New Grads, PSA, Resilience, Tips, Uncategorized

Mental Health Stigma Amongst Nurses and 3 Ways to Combat It

Nurses know that it is important to care for patients as a whole- physically, mentally, and spiritually. They know the toll that depression can take on one’s health. Because of this, nurses go above and beyond for our patients and that includes patients with psychiatric needs. Nurses make sure the...

Published On - October 31, 2022

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The Impact of Obstacles And How to Use Them for Growth

Everyone experiences challenges. They may vary in size and frequency but are universal to the human experience. Whatever path you decide to take has difficulties along the way because anything that alters the status quo and forces humans to alter behaviours, attitudes, and beliefs no matter how smal...

Published On - June 30, 2021

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Professionalism in Nursing: Why We Need it and 6 Easy Steps to Follow

I had the honor of authoring an article for Nursing CE Central’s blog: “Professionalism in Nursing: Why We Need it and 6 Easy Steps to Follow ” published April 23, 2021....

Published On - February 17, 2021

Resilient Advice, Mental Health, TipsTags: Emotional Resilience, Mental Health, Positive Coping Strategies, Resilience, Resilience Strategies, Resilience Training, Resilient Nurse

7 Ways to Cope With Emotional Triggers at Work

Being a medical professional means that you are more than likely to experience at least one traumatic experience during your career. As a nurse, your chances of developing PTSD from a traumatic event on the job are higher than other medical professions. With the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are experie...

Published On - December 5, 2020

Resilient Advice, TipsTags: Burnout, Foundation of Resilience, Nurse Burnout, Resilience Strategies, Resilient Nurse

Impossible Task of Satisfying Everyone: 4 Healthier Ways RNs Can

Have you ever thought to yourself, “How am I supposed to get all this work done in only one shift?” Nurses have so many people to please, tasks to complete, and departments to coordinate. Not to mention the fact that they are also responsible for documenting most of this work. It is possible to ...

Published On - December 5, 2020

Resilient Advice, Specialties, TipsTags: Behavioral Health Nursing, Nurse Specialties, Psych Nurse, Substance Abuse Nurse

Find Your Road Map: Psych, Substance Abuse, & Pain Management RN

Everyone loves a road trip, but some people hate to plan them. Others have a good eye for details and thinking about how all the little pieces come together to form the big picture. These nursing specialties are similar. To thrive in them, you have to be able to see and understand your patient’s n...

Published On - December 5, 2020

Resilient Advice, Empowerment, TipsTags: Handle Conflict, Manage Difficult Patients, Managing Difficult Family, Resilience, Resilience Strategies, Resilient Nurse

10 Nursing Secrets For Handling Difficult Family Members

Nurses are front-line providers who are regularly face-to-face with patients and their families. That comes with some unique challenges. One of those challenges can come in the form of a rude or difficult family member. Maybe this situation sounds familiar: You’re a nurse doing your best to care f...

Published On - December 5, 2020

Resilient Advice, New Grads, Specialties, TipsTags: Handle Conflict, Manage Difficult Patients, Resilience Strategies, Resilience Training, Resilient Nurse

4 Ways to Set Boundaries With Difficult Behavior Patients

Difficult behavior patients have a range of behaviors: needy, rude, demanding, mean, aggressive, or violent. They monopolize more of the nurse’s time than warranted for their illness and prevent nurses from being with patients who are more critical. Patients that are confused or have mental illnes...

Published On - December 5, 2020

Resilient Advice, Empowerment, TipsTags: Bringing Concerns to Leadership, Foundation of Resilience, Handle Conflict, Resilience Strategies, Resilience Training, Resilient Nurse

Un/Approachable: 3 Effective Ways to Bring Concerns to RN Leaders

Every nursing unit has a nurse manager. Managers handle the administrative aspect of running a hospital unit and are privy to significantly more of the healthcare structure limitations than staff nurses. Leadership styles vary throughout management. Some are not conducive to a healthy nurse-manageme...