Jacquelyn Claude, MSPH, BSN, RN Healthcare Consultant and Leadership Development’s Post

In nursing, there’s often an unspoken pressure to keep up with the pace, no matter what. One helpful tip is to slow down when needed, even if the environment is fast-paced. Prioritise tasks and give yourself permission to take breaks, even short ones. We will never be perfect at it, let’s face it - there is often more tasks and responsibilities than hours in our day - but there are moments in our day we can take control over. Managing your own time effectively can help you meet expectations without burning out. If this feels challenging, peer support could be a game-changer in helping you navigate these demands.

I LOVE how the nurse team here at Specialty Care Management works with members to drive the kind of behavior change that truly improves outcomes, avoids high-costs, and helps people live and feel their best. Check out these hot tips from one of our Nurse Coaches, Stephanie Cardenas: 📣 Stick to one habit at a time 📣Start with a small habit first 📣Attach new habits to a pre-established routine/habit 📣Make habits time-bound rather than outcome-bound 📣Make plans to overcome obstacles 📣Perform habits at the same time every day to form them faster 📣Implement reward system 📣Measure your progress 📣It takes 30 days to start a new habit #thescmapproach

Excited that my new article has been published in the February edition of Nursing Management for the new Relationships Matter column - "Strengthening your resiliency muscle to promote your relationship with yourself." Attuning to our self-care to strengthen our resiliency is more than spas, vacations, and massages - these will only offer short-term help. Longer-term self-care strategies include professional development and self-advocacy for both our professional and personal needs. https://lnkd.in/e7UdFebc

The theme of our January Newsletter is Professional Identity. Becoming a nurse is a transformational process that takes years. It is more than learning facts, performing skills, and passing tests. It is more than witnessing the birth of a baby, holding a dying patient’s hand, or jumping into action to save a life. So what is Professional Identity and how do we help our students feel, think, and act like a nurse? Learn more in this month's newsletter! If you don't receive the newsletter, sign up at https://lnkd.in/gkQyheRi.

Teamwork: Leverage each other's strengths, share knowledge, and deliver exceptional care. Fuel collaboration for better outcomes. Independence: Make informed decisions, trust your instincts, and take initiative. Empower yourself to own your responsibilities, build confidence, and advance your career. Both are crucial and finding the right balance will elevate your nursing practice. #NursingFront #Teamwork #NurseLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #HealthcareProfessionals

Do you spend your time on problems? or Do you spend time on setting a culture of strengths and assets. Inclusion and active involvement? Celebrate all of your people and celebrate mental health, learning disability and all nursing. As part of International Nurses’ Day taking place on Monday 13 May, we want to hear the inspirational stories of our staff. Whether you have overcome challenges, achieved remarkable milestones, or made a meaningful impact on patients' lives, your story deserves to be celebrated and shared with your colleagues. Sharing your story by video or graphics You can work with the Communications Team to share your story virtually across social media platforms either via written graphics, or video. All the team are asking for is you think about the following: - Why did you become a nurse? - What has your journey been like as a nurse? Tell us about your development opportunities, milestones that have happened as you learnt on the job. - What the best advice that you have heard on your nursing journey and what is one piece of advice you would pass on? That’s why people choose and stay with us. Choose Black Country Healthcare. https://lnkd.in/ehie6w7Y

Here's something to mull over: Rest is not laziness. Rest is an active, purposeful process. It's also the key to re-humanizing healthcare. Shouldn't our own personal well-being as nurses be at the very heart of a profession committed to healing and caring? On challenging days (and we know there are plenty), isn't it essential to recharge, refuel, refresh? This journey isn't meant to be walked alone. So, let's redefine this path together, where managing stress and preventing burnout comes as naturally as our dedication to nursing. Does this resonate with you? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Reply and tell me more about your story. It's time for a breather, isn't it?

Have you ever finished a shift feeling like you’ve given everything but still wonder if it’s enough? Nursing can be like that—constantly balancing the needs of patients, the expectations of others, and your own well-being. I remember feeling that way, thinking maybe it was just part of the job. But it doesn’t have to be. Restorative supervision allows us to pause, reflect, and recognise that we’re more than the sum of our shifts. It’s a space to reconnect with why you started this journey in the first place. If you’re feeling the weight of it all, let’s talk about what can help lighten the load.

Here's something to mull over: Rest is not laziness. Rest is an active, purposeful process. It's also the KEY to re-humanizing healthcare. Shouldn't our own personal well-being as nurses be at the very HEART of a profession committed to healing and caring? On challenging days (and we know there are plenty), isn't it essential to recharge, refuel, refresh? This journey isn't meant to be walked alone. So, let's redefine this path together, where managing stress and preventing burnout comes as naturally as our dedication to nursing. Does this resonate with you? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Reply and tell me more about your story. It's time for a breather, isn't it?

We are enrolling now for May 1 start date. I hope you will join us for Cohort 5 at the Virtual Nursing Academy. Participants from more than a dozen #healthcare systems are already learning from our team of experts how to create their #virtualnursing roadmap and mitigate barriers to launch a successful virtual nursing care model. Dominick Pahl, Amy Roberson, Emily Schmidt, Erika Rolland, Ryan Cornelius, Claudia Q. Perez