Effective Migraine Management for Nurses: Tips for On and Off the Floor
Migraine, one of the most disabling conditions in the world, affects 37 million men, women, and children in the United States alone. And working as a nurse — a job that requires you to make quick, critical decisions and be on the lookout for signs and symptoms constantly — while having a migraine is far […]
Promoting and Enhancing Healthcare Patient Safety: Three Effective Strategies for Facilities
The importance of patient safety cannot be understated, especially amid a massive nursing shortage affecting the US and the world. Although nursing is the largest healthcare profession, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the US alone would need more than 275,000 additional nurses between 2020 and 2030. This article discusses what patient safety […]
Nursing and PTSD: A Critical Look at Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Healthcare
In the course of working in healthcare facilities and serving patients of all ages, nurses have to deal with very challenging occupational hazards, such as constantly being exposed to traumatic incidents, pain, suffering, and death. When mental and emotional distress becomes a common occurrence, it can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Top 3 Tips to Stay Happy at Work as a Nurse
Most nurses pursue the profession because of altruism. Studies have found that students’ primary motivations in pursuing nursing are their strong desire to help others and contribute positively to the community.
How to Create a Period-Positive Work Culture in Healthcare
It’s no secret that the nursing workforce is overwhelmingly composed of women. In fact, between 2014 and 2017, 9 out of 10 registered nurses were women.
Ways to Reduce High Blood Pressure
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month! As healthcare professionals, we must understand and advocate for ways to lower blood pressure for our patients, community members, and loved ones.
Ergonomics in Healthcare: Tips to Prevent Workplace Injury
Ergonomics, which refers to studying people in their working environment to reduce the risk of discomfort or injury, is very important for all, especially for employees with physically demanding jobs.
Caring for Pets While Working Long Hours: 5 Tips
Having pets is an enjoyable, fulfilling, and even life-changing experience. It can help improve heart health, lower stress levels, and provide comfort, support, and unconditional love.
Resume Writing Tips for New Nurses
Congratulations on completing your nursing degree! It’s now time to roll up your sleeves and start the job-hunting process.
How Music Improves the Mental Health and Physical Wellness of Healthcare Workers
Healthcare professionals must endeavor to fight off a daily challenge to maintain good mental and physical health: Stress. Thankfully, numerous established methods exist to effectively manage stress and burnout — and one such effective, non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly enjoyable method is listening to music.
