Submitted by Jebra Turner on Thu, 2013-07-11 11:48
Nurses try to skinny by with an average of only 6.8 hours of sleep on their workdays, say sleep experts, though our bodies require an average of seven to nine hours of quality sleep. Can you say sleep deficiency? Sleep experts say nurses must practice good “sleep hygiene,” in order to fall and stay asleep, then wake up feeling refreshed. Here we focus on the top four steps to sleepy-time.
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Tue, 2013-07-02 13:33
It’s tough to remain fresh and alert during an 8-hour shift, a 12-hour shift is tougher still, but either shift at night is toughest of all. Our bodies require, on average, seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night.
Dr. Jonas Nguh, Academic Department Chair, BSN Program, Kaplan University, has been a nurse for 15 years, working his way up the nursing ranks from a certified nursing assistant to registered nurse and doctoral degree from Walden University in Public Health. He is passionate about his work and strives to bring more male minority nurses into the profession.
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Fri, 2013-06-28 12:00
Recent research from the folks at the Pew Charitable Trusts suggests there may be a tie between stress and eating. (Shocking, isn’t it?) People who are frequently stressed report that they often overeat, and worst yet -- they often eat junk food.
Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Thu, 2013-06-27 13:52
We all know that feeling – the awful twist in the pit of your stomach when a situation at work has just elevated from annoying to tense. Maybe a colleague took credit for your good work or your boss made an inappropriate comment about your personal life.
Nalo Hamilton, Ph.D., MSN, APRN-BC, is an assistant professor at the UCLA School of Nursing. She started out as a biochemist and later decided she could make a greater impact in the healthcare field as a nurse.
With the number of nursing jobs on the rise, there are plenty of opportunities to break into this stable and growing field. There is also plenty of competition. The good news is there are many ways to stand out, particularly if you are a minority looking to break into the nursing profession.
Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Mon, 2013-06-24 12:17
Lubaba Mohammed says people often describe her as persistent, so it is no surprise that 23 years after earning her associate's degree in nursing in her native Ethiopia, Mohammed just attained one of the biggest goals she set for herself – attaining her BSN.
You’ve just finished your nursing degree and you’re ready for your first nursing job. Or perhaps you have only been a nurse for a year or two and you’d like to increase your salary. What can a new nurse expect to make in today’s job market?
Boston-based nurse LaDonna L. Christian, RN, MSN, APHN-BC, went from being a volunteer candy striper growing up to her current role as Associate Professor of Practice – Nursing at Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Director of the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program – where she strives to increase the number of minority nurses in the workforce. From the time she was a young child, she knew her calling – to be a nurse.
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Fri, 2013-06-21 13:59
As a nurse, you’re highly effective at taking care of patients. Taking care of yourself in a pressure-cooker workplace? Not so much. There are things you can do as an individual to de-stress, such as improving communication or time management skills. But whatever you do on a personal level may simply not be enough.
Submitted by Robin Farmer on Wed, 2013-06-19 14:01
Nurses make a living on their feet so it’s crucial you take care of them. Supportive shoes and proper foot care are essential. The miles logged during years of 12-hour shifts can create more than foot problems. Can you find the time to adopt a foot care regime? Unlike shoes, you only get one pair of feet to last a lifetime. Check out these tips for to keep your feet healthy.
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Fri, 2013-06-14 14:07
It’s simple but it’s not easy. Eating nutritious foods and staying hydrated is vital to fueling up for this physically challenging nursing profession. Plus, a nurse’s energy has to last up to 12 hours, sometimes without a break to rest, let alone eat, during a shift.
Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Wed, 2013-06-12 13:11
Weighing the pros and cons of a job offer might seem silly when you just need a job, but making sure you have found the right position can mean the difference between a successful career move and one that could set you back.
Submitted by Eliss Cucchiara on Mon, 2013-06-10 12:15
Nursing school is tough, and it’s only going to become harder. One of the major challenges that nursing students face is the transition from being a pre-nursing student to a nursing student. Read on to find out how to make the transition.
Submitted by Minority Nurse Staff on Mon, 2013-06-10 11:09
Cherokee Uniforms, a leading provider of healthcare apparel, is accepting nominations for its 11th annual Inspired Comfort Award. The award recognizes nurses, nursing-school students, and other non-physician healthcare professionals who have taken extraordinary and inspiring steps to serve their patients and their communities. The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2013.
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Fri, 2013-06-07 10:44
You can go from pessimist to optimist and enjoy the good health benefits of a sunny outlook. The secret? Positive self-talk. You can learn how to talk to yourself to boost well-being, but it does take practice. Here’s how.
