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Essential Self-Care for Nurses
Acareer in nursing has long been known as one of the most difficult job options available. Long hours, shift work, dealing literally with the blood, sweat, and tears of patients, supporting family members suffering loss and grief, working short-staffed, skipping breaks, and barely having time to use the washroom -- these are only some of the factors that make nursing so difficult. A career in nursing has become even more difficult since the onset of COVID-19. Many nursing units have become even more short-staffed than pre-COVID due to nurses leaving the profession due to burn-out. Nurses are critical members of the healthcare team and patient wellness.
Helping nurses prioritize self-care is instrumental in saving a currently vulnerable workforce. Below are a variety of helpful ways for nurses to look after themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. 1. Socialize with nurses and non-nurses
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Spending time with friends and family during off-work hours is a great way to decompress. However, it is important for nurses to be mindful and aware of the content of their discussion. While ‘venting’ about work can help process stressful workplace events that have occurred, too much time spent talking about work and not about other topics can become toxic. Spending time with non-nurses helps move the discussion To learn more and apply online, visit us at
