by Elizabeth | Feb 7, 2015 | Blog, Burnout
[Tweet “We’re all just trying to be happy, right?”] I mean when it’s all said and done, we want to enjoy our nursing careers. At the end of the day, if we leave work feeling frustrated, annoyed and dissatisfied- what’s the point? Nurse...
by Elizabeth | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Burnout
I am teaching a Reiki I class this month to two groups of nursing students. During the first session, several of the nursing students expressed feelings of sadness, exhaustion and overwhelm with the group. They shared the constant go-go-go that is experienced in such...
by Elizabeth | Dec 10, 2014 | Blog, Burnout, Nursing career
Attaching an Odor The other day I was at the hospital and had a meeting on the ninth floor. When I got on, there were already two people riding the elevator, who exited on the fourth floor. As soon as the door closed, I looked at the person next to me and said “What...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2014 | Blog, Burnout, Nursing career
As nurses cope with staffing shortages, rapid changes in patient condition and technological advances, higher stress levels may be evident in their work environment. This can interfere with productivity and negatively affect the level of care provided to the patient....
by Elizabeth | May 12, 2014 | Blog, Burnout, Nursing career
Wow. What a wonderful whirlwind of events. A keynote speech for National Nurse’s Week. The best virtual conference I have ever hosted for nurses to date. My parents in town for Mother’s Day weekend. This is one blessed nurse. And tired nurse. That’s...
by Elizabeth | Apr 25, 2014 | Blog, Burnout
One question I get asked all of the time: “Elizabeth, how do you have so much energy? I see you active, smiling, upbeat and productive. How are you so energetic?” [Tweet “Elizabeth, Where do you get all of that energy from???”] If you are...
