A blog about mental health, nursing, and leadership
As a nurse, I always thought I had to put the needs of others before my own. But no sooner had I started doing that, I couldn’t help feeling like a rubber band being pulled in every direction- supervisors, colleagues, family and even friends. Being a perfectionist at heart; when I take something on, I like to give it my all, but I’ve found I can’t do that if I spread myself too thin; and then I become no good for anyone; including myself.
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Or are in the habit of second-guessing your education, training, fund of knowledge, and abilities? One moment you are a high achiever and the next thing...
The Year of the Nurse 2020 couldn’t have come at a better times than this; while the whole world was traumatized with the Covid-19 pandemic. In these trying times, the world will remember that...
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is hard; not just for the client but his family as well! Mental illnesses are not different. I remember one of my clients once said to me; “There...
Mental Heath Nursing / Nursing
by adsouzajy
by adsouzajy · Published June 2, 2020 · Last modified November 18, 2020
Being a new nurse on a mental health unit is not always easy, but it is always worth it. You deal with the population who have known trauma, dealt with stigma on a daily...
An Exclusive Interview with an amazing person who successfully recovered from her drug addiction!!! Addiction is a chronic, complex disorder that if not checked on time; could easily take over one’s life. It is...
What are the problems faced by immigrant nurses while they arrive in the US?
A look from the perspective of an immigrant nurse sheds light into the lives and adaptation processes of foreign educated nurses int he US
It is not surprising that Mother’s Day, Nurse and Midwife Appreciation, and Teachers appreciation Week all converge in the beautiful month of May If one were to look closely enough, these are some of...
All is not lost!!!!! The internet is all geared up with topics about COVID-19, the rising deaths, shutdown and quarantine, the losses incurred, the global economy….and the list goes on. Many struggled through immense...
There could not have been a better year than 2020 to be designated as ‘The year of the Nurse and Midwife”. I am sure no one ever predicted the global pandemic when this theme...
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