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Battling Burnout with Nurse Coaching: Stories from the ICU

Battling Burnout with Nurse Coaching:  Stories from the ICU

There is a shift towards healing when we create space to envision it. This is an article written for the American Holistic Nurses Association Beginning's publication about 2 ICU RNs who found healing through Nurse Coaching and the opening of possibilities.

When You See Something, Say Something

When You See Something, Say Something

This is the story of a Registered Nurse (me) who stood up for herself and her patients, and what happened in the process. Nurses are one of the most dedicated professionals on the earth. Nurses vow to protect their patients from harm. Here is Nightingale’s Pledge from 1935, and it (or an updated version) continues to be said at nurse graduation ceremonies around the world.

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practise my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavour to aid the physician in his work, and as a 'missioner of health' I will dedicate myself to devoted service to human welfare.

Stages of Change

Stages of Change

Change does not happen lickity-split.  Ever watch a plant grow?  It takes determination, attention, education, fertilization and time.  Change is difficult. Change is complex, and while no one theory can explain all the nuances of behavior change, there are a few models that describe how many people cycle through stages of adaptation. Today's blog discusses the most common one and how you might feel to walk through each stage.

Setting Goals for Health, Wholeness & Behavior Change

Setting Goals for Health, Wholeness & Behavior Change

You are perfect the way you are, BUT, if deep down, you know something is off, or you don't feel your best, then crafting a goal to move you towards feeling better is something to consider!  Creating a SMART goal is easy, effective and fun and will have you living life with vitality and energy.

The Elimination Food Plan: A Success Story

The Elimination Food Plan: A Success Story

Food is powerful.  It can make you well, or steal health from you. 

Discovering how food affects you is the goal of the Elimination Food Plan.  Here is just one example of the incredible effects of that heal, right to your cellular, and soul level.

More Energy to Live Better

More Energy to Live Better

Easy tips to inspire you to develop more energy, vitality & life into your day!  Each picture is linked to another blog with more ideas to help you feel your best.