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SUCCESS ✅ Anita, a busy nurse practitioner, wife and mom came on the program we coach and LOST 70 lbs.!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read below: ⬇️ "I had reached the breaking point...tired of being sick and tired! I stepped out of the shower, looked in the mirror....and HATED the way I looked. That's a strong word...but I was so disappointed in myself. I couldn't believe how I let myself go. I was not showing up as the wife I could be. I was not setting the example as a healthcare provider. I was not being everything a mom could be. It was time for a change! I knew nothing about this program but saw all the online "success stories" and knew there must be something about it that was different, so I reached out. I had that initial telephone call and started that same day! Now, I've lost 70 lbs.!! I am sleeping better, and I love ❤️ the way I look! I feel confident at work again, I have a lot of energy for my kids, and I am the wife for my hubs again! This program has it all...a coach for accountability, it's super affordable, and it works! I am never going back to the old me!" #FNP #nursepractitioner #RN #MSN #BSN #healthcare #PA #MD #DO #healthcareProvider #physician #doctor #hospital #DNP #CNO #pharmacist #nurse #nursing #familyhealth #primarycare #health #weightloss

𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘕𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘙 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘖𝘕 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺! 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵! The Dilemmas Nurses Face Nurses stand at the frontline of healthcare, balancing the weight of ethical dilemmas daily. Here's a glimpse into the challenges we face daily: ➡️ Crossroads of Care and Policy: Balancing ethical guidelines with corporate directives to cut costs without compromising patient care. ➡️ Patient Advocacy vs. System Constraints: The struggle to advocate for patients within the limits of healthcare systems. ➡️ Scope of Practice: Navigating the pressures of expanding roles without the necessary support or training. ➡️ The Personal Cost of Care: Dealing with the emotional and physical toll of caring for others while we attempt to care for our own mental health. It's not enough to just talk about these issues. It's time for action. By standing together, we can drive meaningful change and ensure that our professional standards are never compromised. #NurseUnity #ScopeOfPractice #NursingRights #ChangeMakers #StandTogether #rn #nursesonlinkedin #NHA #nurse #ANA American Journal of Nursing (AJN) #nursesonlinkedin #lpn #healthcareheroes

The Heart of Healthcare: Why I Love Being a Registered Nurse As a registered nurse, I've had the privilege of caring for patients from all walks of life. From the newborns to the elderly, each person has a unique story to tell and a life worth living. And that's what gets me out of bed every morning - the chance to make a difference in someone's life. It's not just about administering medications or changing bandages (although those things are important too!). It's about holding hands, listening to fears, and celebrating triumphs. It's about being a advocate, a confidante, and a friend. As nurses, we are the heartbeat of healthcare. We are the ones who bring compassion, empathy, and kindness to the bedside. And I am so proud to be part of this profession. So to all my fellow nurses out there, keep shining your light! And to those who are considering a career in nursing, I say - come join us! It's a journey that will challenge you, inspire you, and change you in ways you never thought possible. #NursingLife #RegisteredNurse #HealthcareHero #CompassionInAction" #NursingLife #RegisteredNurse #HealthcareHero #CompassionInAction #NurseLife #HealthcareProfessionals #NursingCare #PatientAdvocacy

How do you talk about the current state of nursing with young people considering the profession? Recently, I talked with a family friend who asked me to chat with their child who is considering becoming a #nurse. It's no secret that #healthcare faces challenges, and #nursing is no exception. And I certainly didn't want not to be honest. However, I chose cautious optimism in our conversation. And she seemed to lean into the #challenges with open eyes and excitement! In our conversation, I shared the pros and cons, the long days and the profound moments, the frustrations and the immense rewards. I talked about emerging specialties and how much nursing has changed during my career. Our conversation summed up this quote. Because, let's face it - nursing is demanding. Long shifts, complex cases, #shortstaffing, and a healthcare system in flux present real challenges. But here's an even bigger truth: it's WORTH it, and we NEED passionate, #innovative nurses more than ever! We need change-makers, advocates, and future leaders who are ready to shape a better future for #patients and professionals. #Nursing #Healthcare #FutureLeaders #BeTheChange #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin

I’m sorry but stories like this piss me off a lot. 😡 We must balance high standards of patient care with the well-being of our staff. An incident like this underscores the importance of this balance, highlighting the need for SYSTEMIC CHANGES to ensure staff are supported and cared for. We must create a workplace where staff welfare is as important as patient care, recognizing that the health of both is deeply interconnected. #culturalshift #healthcare #veterinarymedicine

#DYK in a survey of physicians, registered nurses, and advanced practice providers reported to National Library of Medicine (NLM) 25% of respondents were considering switching careers. To no surprise, 89% of those considering leaving the profession cited BURNOUT as the primary reason.¹ We're inviting healthcare companies big and small to join our Lighthouse program. Say goodbye to burnout and hello to a thriving workplace culture. Bonus: earn special benefits by being among the first to join. Click to apply at: https://lnkd.in/gNaKASiJ ✨🏆 #Wellavi #MentalHealth #ThrivingTeams #healthcare #healthcareworkers #nurses #supporthealthcareworkers #mentalhealthmatters #burnout #employeewellbeing #giveback #supportyourteam Sources: 1. National Library of Medicine: "Nursing Post Pandemic: The Path Forward" by Vallire Hooper, PhD, RN, CPAN, FASPAN, FAAN

As heart breaking and tale-as-old-as-time this story is, it truly makes me long to jump into the future of nursing. Many newer, younger nurses are suffering less of the self-sacrificing, "nurse-as-a-martyr" mindset that is toxic and pervasive in the profession. As nurse leaders, many of us know the challenges of the newest generation (nights, weekends, and holidays off, having hard salary demands, etc). This setting of hard boundaries is difficult to adjust to when nurses have always been sacrificed and are expected to take the worst with a smile and a "thank you". But where has that gotten us as a profession? While many aspects of nursing have improved because of tireless nurse academics and activists, we've had decades of declining job satisfaction, resignation, burn out, and worse. It's a different world now, where a career comes second to happiness, and hopefully, the damage that this martyr mindset has caused dies off without sacrificing patient outcomes. Let us as the older generation demonstrate good work ethic, teach excellence in care, and mentor on expert nursing while taking lessons on work/life balance and healthy boundaries in return. I am excited and hopeful that the future of nursing will NOT look like this.

I have to share a horrific story that a nurse recently told me. She was a traveler nurse in a highly acute and busy unit. She was in the middle of her menstrual cycle and needed to change her tampon. There were back to back cases and she asked her manager for a bathroom break. The manager responded: "I wish I could use the bathroom." No relief was offered and the next trauma rolled in. By the middle of the case she had bled through her scrubs. And her manager gave her a shrug of the shoulders after seeing the blood stain. To understand how selfless, exceptional, and amazing this nurse is--she said: "How do I ever put a child second to me....I had to stop n say, ok I know its all down my legs n my pants...but I just had to keep movin, kept workin...." This is a horrific story--but its not isolated. Why do 18% of nurses not make it past year one--nonsense like this! Why is this accepted in healthcare? Do you think if the CEO heard this story that manager would be punished? Unfortunately, this problem is bigger than just this one crappy manager. We have to do better. Two action items: 1) Leaders--you have a legal duty to assure work conditions do not violate your worker rights to sanitation. If staff cannot be relieved of their duties to use the toilet in a reasonable timeframe--chances are their rights are being violated. Develop protocols, standards and staffing to assure your organization is not breaking laws r/t access to a toilet. 2) Staff--support one another. Encourage each other to take breaks and step off the floor when permissible. No charge nurse should say--"Oh (eyes rolling) you want another break?" We have to change our culture from thinking breaks are a luxury to a necessity. If your not able to use the restroom in reasonable timeframe--document, report and seek legal advice if it does not improve. #thebreaknurse #nursesonlinkedin #nursingleadership Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL Sarah Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL Zach Smith, BSN, RN Jennifer Mensik Kennedy PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Casey Green BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP Travis E. Nelson Maggie Ortiz, RN, MSN

Organizations who do not put the HEALTH of their OWN care teams FIRST are NOT SINCERE about the WELLBEING OF THE POPULATIONS they SERVE. 😒DISINGENUOUS MISSION STATEMENTS 😒 Due to their work demands, nurses are at high risk for disruption in their elimination patterns and menstrual cycles. These problems are COMMON in nursing: overactive bladders, urinary retention, urinary tract infections, irritable bowel, constipation, toxic shock syndrome, dysmenorrhea, and not to mention all the orthopedic conditions and mental stress and trauma which commonly correspond with nursing. These vicious cycle circumstances continue for nursing due to skeleton staffing, insufficient planning, lack of provision for adequate caregiver respite and uncompassionate leadership. Nurses in specialized areas are especially at risk because of the required lengthy orientation programs prior to independent work. 😒On a personal note, these are my most memorable moments in nursing: 😒I called into work only ONCE for menstrual cramps in my entire career. The received response was to come in anyways and walk off the gas pains. Three years later, I was diagnosed with stage five endometriosis. 😒I was pushed to return to work earlier than surgeons’ recommendations despite complications and extended stays. I was informed a CNO boasted about returning to work in 2 days after what she thought was the same procedure. My laparoscope was converted into a laparotomy. My path report was borderline ovarian cancer; my fertility chances were nearly nonexistent; and I experienced 3 complications and stayed in the hospital over a week. Also, I been criticized for not being willing to work with an abdominal drainage tube still in place and being unable to push the doctors to decipher primary from secondary hyperparathyroidism and evaluate kidney stones, cardiac arrthymias, bleeding tendencies, appendix/kidney/breast tumors/cysts, and ENT (and more) within a 2 week period I was forced to take off. 😒Both parathyroid and endometriosis conditions are plagued with myths and misunderstandings among providers. Therefore, I endured being belittled and humiliated as a hypochrodiac by both coworkers and some providers while being in survival mode. 😒There also needs to be more space to grieve losses. The 2-3 days “one size fits all” bereavement leave benefit is insufficient for any worker but especially for those who work in healthcare and first responder types of roles where death is a common occurrence. Why is this happening? It happens because there is skeleton staffing. Why is there skeleton staffing? Because we continue to lose trained nurses due to poor treatment, bullying, and burnout. It doesn’t get any more clear than disengenuous mission statements … ASK A NURSE. #nursing #physicians #workingill #lackofconcernforworkforcehealth #disingeniousmissionstatements #bulliedtoo #endometriosisandprimaryhyperparathyroidismawareness

The typical #nursing shift lasts about 12-13 hours. It is easy for social media, newsletters, and loved ones to tell us to eat 3 meals a day, but that advice often gets lost in the rush of preparing for another demanding shift. It is no secret that nursing requires resilience and strength to an almost impossible degree. But what if self-care was truly attainable for more nurses? What if we had the time and energy to make the meals we wanted and get adequate rest? Could we reduce burn-out, and hold onto the many talented nurses planning to leave the bedside? #VirtualNursing offers an unprecedented level of flexibility and room for innovation, all while increasing patient satisfaction and bringing in revenue. This solution could be the first step your hospital takes towards prioritizing your nurses' mental health. 💓👩🏼⚕️ For hospitals to retain their nurses, they must invest in them just as they do in every other aspect of their team. #NurseDisrupted is the solution. #MentalHealthMatters #NurseBurnout #SelfCareforNurses Debriefing the Front Lines, Inc. Sources: https://ow.ly/YZYQ50SA0Mf https://ow.ly/9Nwe50SA0Mg https://ow.ly/aZiw50SA0Mh