According to Catherine A. Stubin, PhD, RN, assistant professor at Rutgers University – Camden (Camden, NJ), there is a “mental health crisis in nursing.” In 2024, research from Degreechoices, a higher education research group found that 38% of nursing students experienced depression. That is an increase of 9.3% since 2019. Stubin went on to say “nursing is a very rigorous, difficult, psychologically and physically demanding profession. If students don’t have the tools and resources to adequately deal with these stressors in nursing school, it’s going to carry over into their professional practice.” This is not a new problem, but nursing schools are finally sitting up and taking note. Nursing school…
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New Books Make Great Gifts For Nurses
I have been busy the last few months putting together these new books. I hope you’ll take a look and perhaps purchase one or two for yourself or a flow nurse or healthcare professional. New books make great gifts for nurses this holiday season. I realize having a chance to eat on the job as a nurse is too often a sore subject, but it can affect your quality of care as well as your quality of life. It’s high time to prioritize YOU! With some strong organization and time management skills, it IS possible to improve your nutrition and meal planning. You can even incorporate your family’s meals at…
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Post 2023 Product Reviews for Nurses
Sheec Socks Before we jump into 2024, I have a couple of Post 2023 product reviews for nurses to wrap up. Socks and shoes are very important to nurses and can easily make or break their day! In November, I was generously gifted some fabulous socks from Sheec Socks and after trying most of them, (which took me awhile) I definitely have a favorite! (ComFits compression socks) I purchased a few more of these and bought some for my son who is also an RN. He prefers the ankle style and I like the quarter crew length. Sheec Socks offers a Discount Program to medical personnel. And they often run…
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Enter Sheec’s Holiday Healthcare Giveaway!
It’s that wonderful time of the year, and we’re here to make it even more special for our incredible community of nurses and healthcare professionals. Sheec Socks is spreading some holiday cheer with an exclusive Nursing Holiday Giveaway that you won’t want to miss! Why ComFits? Let’s talk comfort – and we mean serious, all-day comfort. Sheec’s ComFits are not just socks; they’re your perfect companions for those demanding shifts. Picture this: a bundle of 4 pairs, each catering to different rises and colors, ensuring you’re not just comfortable but stylish too. How to Score Your Bundle Enter for a chance to win these must-have compression socks here. Once you’ve…
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Soft Skills vs Hard Skills — What’s the Difference?
We often hear a lot about soft skills vs hard skills today. What’s the difference and how do they apply to the nursing profession? Both are required for nurses to provide quality care to patients. They are also very different by definition. Soft skills are basically innate personality traits such as interpersonal (people) skills and behaviors. Soft skills are very difficult to learn or to perfect. Hard skills are learned skills and often defined as specific abilities and skills that enable a person to excel in a profession. Nurses need to have strong communication skills, work well with others and be a good team member. Nurses should be flexible and…
