One of the most common concerns of overwhelmed and exhausted nurses is that they’ve lost their empathy, having a job to do without the soul

I hate the word burnout. It sounds so final, like a terminal illness. It’s so all or nothing, you’re “fine” or you’re burnt out.

I never believed in the full moon effect until I worked in healthcare. My husband works in a school, and it definitely happens there too.

Doing something difficult can bring up lots of emotions: sometimes dread or overwhelm, and sometimes anticipation and determination.

Something goes wrong and we immediately get a pit in our stomachs. Our bodies react reflexively and the crazy story telling begins.

What happens when we get to the point that the best we can do at work is go through the motions? So overwhelmed, disengaged and tired

Would you ever give up on your patients? When they are struggling and vulnerable? Holding belief FOR them is one of nurses' greatest skills

Are you ever triggered by a coworker, patient or family member,? You're minding your own business and they swoop in with negativity, ruining

What is it that you want for Christmas? I want peace. Not world peace (I want that too) but peace within myself and I want it to start now.

This time of year can be crazy. It's frustrating to miss the enjoyment because of the stress. What if we can be relaxed AND do everything?

Overwhelm is just as common as hot chocolate at this time of year. What if you could do all the things and feel calm? 3 steps to start are h