Shift work and sleep disruption: Implications for nurses’ health
Because of the ubiquity of nurses across care settings and the high-touch nature of bedside care, the health and safety ramifications of shift work…
Mental Health
Navigating loss induced by COVID-19
The COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted virtually every facet of society, infecting millions of people and instilling lingering fear about what is yet to…
Supporting nurses: Coping with emotional stress
I want to thank you for printing the article that supports nurses and our emotional health. I have been a nurse for 35 years.…
We must #EndNurseAbuse
RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19. The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence. Now more…
Understanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is characterized by extreme mood swings—from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression). Unfortunately, BD frequently is misdiagnosed, which can lead to…
Why surveys matter
Tracking nursing trends and salaries provides valuable insights. Thanks to all of you who participated in this year’s American Nurse Journal Nursing Trends and…
Are school nurses OK?
We are certainly in extraordinary times, as exemplified by this “Public Advisory” issued from the Washington Education Association. The message specifically speaks to the…
Care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recognizing nurses
The article “Care during the Pandemic” in the September 2020 issue discusses about this recent COVID-19 pandemic. The author did a great job by…
From trauma to post traumatic growth
My 94-year old grandfather told me a story of a mentor from his church. She was a nurse during the 1918 influenza pandemic that…
Tattooed scars of war
The sounds of helicopters and alarms signaling that we were under attack haunt me to this day. I completed two tours to Iraq and…
Embracing digital minimalism
Technology can make us more productive, but it’s also distracting and cause stress and anxiety. Changing your relationship with digital devices requires a mindset…
The power of self-care: An ENERGY model to combat clinician burnout
Clinicians often experience considerable psychological distress related to work demands, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to that. Healthcare systems and organizations play…
Shift work and sleep disruption: Implications for nurses’ health
Because of the ubiquity of nurses across care settings and the high-touch nature of bedside care, the health and safety ramifications of…
Navigating loss induced by COVID-19
The COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted virtually every facet of society, infecting millions of people and instilling lingering fear about what is…
Supporting nurses: Coping with emotional stress
I want to thank you for printing the article that supports nurses and our emotional health. I have been a nurse for…
We must #EndNurseAbuse
RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19. The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence.…
Understanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is characterized by extreme mood swings—from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression). Unfortunately, BD frequently is misdiagnosed, which can…
Why surveys matter
Tracking nursing trends and salaries provides valuable insights. Thanks to all of you who participated in this year’s American Nurse Journal Nursing…
Are school nurses OK?
We are certainly in extraordinary times, as exemplified by this “Public Advisory” issued from the Washington Education Association. The message specifically speaks…
Care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recognizing nurses
The article “Care during the Pandemic” in the September 2020 issue discusses about this recent COVID-19 pandemic. The author did a great…
From trauma to post traumatic growth
My 94-year old grandfather told me a story of a mentor from his church. She was a nurse during the 1918 influenza…
Tattooed scars of war
The sounds of helicopters and alarms signaling that we were under attack haunt me to this day. I completed two tours to…
Embracing digital minimalism
Technology can make us more productive, but it’s also distracting and cause stress and anxiety. Changing your relationship with digital devices requires…
The power of self-care: An ENERGY model to combat clinician burnout
Clinicians often experience considerable psychological distress related to work demands, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to that. Healthcare systems and…