Nurse Life
We are nurses on and off the clock. It’s just a part of our identity. Between taking care of our patients and taking care of our own families and responsibilities, it can feel like there is no time to take care of ourselves. The only way to deal with this reality is to talk about it. And so this content comes from professionals who have dedicated themselves to helping nurses find balance, as well as nurses who have faced the challenges of being “always on” themselves. Together, we’re going to learn what it takes to leave a little more for number one. To finally catch that break.
Amber G. is a NICU nurse with a passion for things that sparkle and a true advocate for health equity within the LGBTQ+ community.
SHIFT Talker Spotlight — Amber G.
Julie G. has spent the last year jumping from ICU to ICU as a travel nurse — she’s seen the worst of COVID but is still smiling. Here’s why.
SHIFT Talker Spotlight Interview: Julie G.
Pat M. sees nurses as the core of community health. But he doesn’t think we need to sacrifice ourselves to heal others. We aren’t martyrs.
SHIFT Talker Spotlight: Nurse Patrick
2020 was the “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife”—but instead of being celebrated, we were tested like never before.
Inaugural Research Report: Everyday Nursing, Pandemic Style
Meet Nurse Renee, who got her degree in the Philippines and then moved to the U.S. to pursue a career in informatics and the OR—yup, both!
SHIFT Talker Spotlight: Nurse Renee
Alyssa F. is a NICU nurse caring for her hospital’s tiniest patients. Read how she chose nursing and learned the secret language of babies.
SHIFT Talker Spotlight: Nurse Alyssa
More patients are embracing alternative therapies–but holistic care might also help nurses cope with the job’s challenges.
Mind, Body, Behavior — What the Rise of Holistic Health Means for Nursing
After a bout with burnout, this nurse discovered mindfulness, and made it his mission to share the practice with peers.
