Hypochondria: How Understanding Health Anxiety Can Make You a Better Nurse
Health anxiety, previously referred to as hypochondria, is now known as illness anxiety disorder or somatic symptom disorder depending on the diagnosis. These are...
The Battle of Anxiety and Depression Within Nurses
We, nurses, are always under extreme pressure and faced with problems from our clients, coworkers, and managers; these variables can lead to depression for nurses –...
The Dangers of Being a Nurse – Are the Risks Worth Taking?
They say nurses are real-life superheroes. Aside from saving lives, nurses also face dangers every shift. Even though it’s not tangibly intense like what...
Early Warning Signs: How to Spot a Potentially Violent Patient in Healthcare
Workplace violence is a growing concern, especially in the healthcare industry. In 2018, healthcare workers accounted for 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries and...
Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Asthma is a chronic illness that concerns airway inflammation and constriction of breathing. It is classified as very common among children, with millions of...
Caring for the Caregivers: Wellness Tips for Mental Health Workers
Are you a mental health worker? Maybe you're a psychologist, social worker, counselor, or you're studying for an online Masters in Mental Health to...
Illusion of Control: Understanding the Psychology Behind Anorexia Nervosa
Most people have an idea of what anorexia is, but did you know that 9% of Americans will experience an eating disorder in their...
20 Secrets in Surviving the Night Shift for Nurses
Surviving the night shift for nurses poses unique challenges in our personal and interpersonal relationships. Our work schedule dictates us nurses to make extreme...
Yoga Makes Nursing Easy!
Becoming a nurse can be daunting – “daunting” is an understatement. By definition, the nursing profession is one of the easiest to place in...
5 Ways to Love Your Shift and Defeat Burnout
The feeling of exhaustion caused by sustained and prolonged stress. It’s a fatigue that is not just felt physically but also mentally and psychologically....
10 Superfoods that Boosts the Immunity of Nurses
COVID-19 Pandemic seems to be staying with us for quite some time. With the current status of the world today, the front-liners, especially the...