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.
Dealing with Stress: 4 Effective Strategies for Healthcare Workers
When people think about healthcare work, they almost always associate it with stress. This is because the healthcare profession is known for its heavy workloads, long work hours, and exposing workers to emotionally and physically demanding situations.
Tips on Supporting Patients with Disabilities
As of 2022, more than 1 of 4 — or a staggering 70 million adults in the US — were reportedly living with disabilities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
