Stress Reducing Behaviors
Stress can have detrimental effects on a nurse’s health. There are ways to deal with stress in the moment and healthy habits one can make to help unwind after a stressful day. The American Heart Association (AHA) provides great suggestions for managing stress as well as suggestions for habits that can be used to help […]
First Impressions
I know this doesn’t have anything to do with science as it relates to nursing, but I’ve been thinking a lot about first impressions. I’m almost done with school, entering my practicum semester, and will soon have the need to start interviewing again. What am I going to wear to that interview? What about our […]
Evidence Based Practice
School discussion posts are mostly busy work. Rarely do they allow for a good debate with your classmates. There are those few gems that allow you speak your mind. Recently our class was asked to discuss Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM). A fellow classmate didn’t appreciate my post on why most CAM therapies have no place […]