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An uptick in number of cases of broken heart syndrome is associated with COVID-19

Stress cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, is a condition “caused by intense emotional or physical stress leading to rapid and severe reversible cardiac…

Your eyes

I can only see your eyes. You can only see my eyes. I try to hear your voice over the hum of the makeshift…

Nurses need to heal: Addressing COVID-19 related burnout

From inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to caring for sicker patients, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the United States healthcare system in an unprecedented…

Leadership challenge: Learning to let go

Learning to let go of our expectations and the demands we place on ourselves can be challenging, but it’s frequently essential to moving forward.…

Why exercise is so important during menopause

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s National Nursing Workforce Study, about 91% of RNs are women, and their average age…

Nurse preceptors and new graduate success

By offering support and feedback (including positive reinforcement), preceptors can help reduce new nurses’ anxiety and increase their self-confidence so they can become progressively…

Study suggests replacing prolonged sedentary periods with sleep or light activity to feel happier

A study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine studied the effects of replacing sedentary time with light exercise. (more…)

Sharing messages of thanks to nurses

In only 2 months, the American Nurses Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses has done much to support our colleagues by providing: • more…

COVID-19 resilience and recovery

Resilience takes collaboration and alignment. Undoubtedly, we’re navigating in unprecedented times. At a rapid pace, we’ve borne witness to a virus that’s overtaken every…

Mindfulness for medication safety

Break the cycle of rushing and multitasking. Takeaways: Patients experience an average of one medication error per day. Many medication errors are related to…

Link between dementia and repetitive negative thinking identified

A new study published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal has identified a possible link between repetitive negative thinking (RNT) and dementia. (more…)

Lean on me

Taking care of nurses’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing nurses to their limits. The American Nurses Association (ANA)…

An uptick in number of cases of broken heart syndrome is associated with COVID-19

Stress cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, is a condition “caused by intense emotional or physical stress leading to rapid and severe…

Your eyes

I can only see your eyes. You can only see my eyes. I try to hear your voice over the hum of…

Nurses need to heal: Addressing COVID-19 related burnout

From inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to caring for sicker patients, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the United States healthcare system in…

Leadership challenge: Learning to let go

Learning to let go of our expectations and the demands we place on ourselves can be challenging, but it’s frequently essential to…

Why exercise is so important during menopause

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s National Nursing Workforce Study, about 91% of RNs are women, and their…

Nurse preceptors and new graduate success

By offering support and feedback (including positive reinforcement), preceptors can help reduce new nurses’ anxiety and increase their self-confidence so they can…

Study suggests replacing prolonged sedentary periods with sleep or light activity to feel happier

A study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine studied the effects of replacing sedentary time with light exercise. (more…)

Sharing messages of thanks to nurses

In only 2 months, the American Nurses Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses has done much to support our colleagues by providing:…

COVID-19 resilience and recovery

Resilience takes collaboration and alignment. Undoubtedly, we’re navigating in unprecedented times. At a rapid pace, we’ve borne witness to a virus that’s…