When initially offered the opportunity to apply for a new nursing position, I immediately said, “No, thanks! I don’t want to hurt my managers feelings by leaving. But thank you!” (I’m truly laughing out loud thinking about my quick, firm, and confident response). The offer came so unexpectedly that I guess that was just me knee-jerk reaction. This new position would offer me the opportunity to...
Hi sunshines!! It has been a while since the last time I blogged. The transition process from newly registered nurse to working nurse has occupied the majority of my time. Although learning how to thrive in a fast pace environment, honing new skills, and understanding all my new coworkers' idiosyncrasies was challenging at times, it’s been an exciting experience filled with lots and lots of...
Caregiver Strain is Real. Whether it is caring for someone young , old, or in-between, taking of people when they’re not well AND RELATED TO YOU, can be stressful. Who wants to see someone they know and love at their worse? Who wants to see a mentor/father/mother/grandfather/auntie/grandmother/spouse/*insert relation here* go from happy and accomplishing tasks on their own to more melancholy,...
I am an Interventional Cardiovascular (Cardiac Catheterization Lab) Registered Nurse and Nurse Leader who advocates for self-care and holistic wellness. Follow my journey!
Positive self-talk and affirmations have helped me to approach my most chaotic and challenging days with resilience. Repeating, writing, and hearing positive affirmations have helped me to replace feelings of doubts and inaquencies with confidence and self-compassion.
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