Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Free E-mail Updates: USA.gov

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How is Nursing Like a Pirateship ?

Nursing Shoes

Compassion Fatigue Series   Nursing Shoes 

Sometimes as a nurse I was told I had a “dark” sense of humor. Is that a reflection of my negativity toward my job and the people in my day or merely a coping mechanism?  What is the difference?  

  Is a dark sense of humor as important as a good pair of nursing shoes?


Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Mind Body connection with 4 B.A.G.S.

Mind Body Connection Simple with 4 B.A.G.S.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Boot Camp for Nurses I Breathing

Boot Camp for Nursing™ Part I Breathing

How does a nurse fit one more thing into the shift, workday, schedule and lifestyle?
This is a series of 5 simple techniques to strengthen survival skills in your life and career of nursing. Nursing school was efficient in teaching medical nursing education and taking care of the patient. This program teaches and encourages you how to take care of the nurse. Taking care of yourself in the medical profession allow for management of Compassion Fatigue, which is real and affecting thousands of nurses on a daily basis.
Watching my son as an infant when he was sleeping was such a joy. Not because I finally had time to myself, but to watch his tiny body fill his chest and abdomen with air, with him in a little blue sleeper looking so peaceful, so relaxed!

Blog Boot Camp for Nurses™ II Decompression

The BASICs for Decompression.

I have seen some of the worst cases of Decompression Sickness, or the bends, from
my experiences as a SCUBA diver. This article includes 5 BASIC decompression techniques you can use to release your work day and return home with renewed energy.