What is Psychological Safety and why does it matter?
The article discusses the concept of psychological safety in healthcare, which refers to an environment where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts, voice concerns, and take risks without fear of negative consequences. The article explores its importance in fostering effective communication, reducing errors, and promoting innovation within healthcare settings. Article outline: In the midst […]
How to affirm your colleagues effectively
Discover the power of affirming your colleagues in the workplace! Learn how to cultivate a positive and empowering team dynamic with our step-by-step guide to effective affirmation. Article outline: Affirming your colleagues is a powerful leadership skill that can foster a positive work environment, boost team morale, and enhance overall well-being. When done genuinely and […]
Can nurses have depression?
Nurses are often working on the frontline with a kind of mythical superhuman quality about them. But nurses are human too, and subject to the same vulnerabilities as the rest of us. A common question people may ask is, can nurses have depression? In this article we will answer this question. We cover what depression […]
Why are nurses depressed?
In our previous article, ‘Can nurses have depression?’ we explored recent research outlining the rates of depression in nursing. Another logical question that follows is to ask, why are these nurses depressed? And, which nurses are more at risk of depression? In this article we will highlight some recent findings that explain causes for depression […]
Getting clearer on your emotions
Article outline: Like it or not your emotions are central to how you perform at work and function in life. Our emotional states are all linked decision making, interpersonal skills, and ways we manage our energy and focus throughout a day. We all have a choice to make: Do we learn to lean in and […]
5 ways to manage uncertainty
Article outline: Uncertainty in healthcare. As nurses, you are confronted with a unique brand of uncertainty in the work you do. You devote your life to the caring of others, yet you are never promised a guarantee on how things will turn out. The patients you work with sometimes get worse or even die. From […]
Four simple ways to saying “no” more
Article outline: Are you someone who struggles to say no to things? The world of “yes” is a comfortable one. When we say “yes” versus saying no, we seem agreeable, positive and enthusiastic. The word itself is often even associated with a positive feeling and even different body posture to that of a “no”. Try […]
How to stop social comparison with other nurses
Article outline: Self-doubt can be crippling for nurses. In this article, I discuss how social media use can exacerbate this problem through unhelpful social comparison and suggest some practical ways for you to overcome the issue. Getting list in the trap When was the last time you found yourself running the gauntlet of social media, […]
Create a positive mindset for nursing exams
Article outline: Are you approaching your nursing exams with trepidation? Do you find yourself doubting your own ability? This article will help you create a positive mindset for your nursing exams. The way in which we approach challenges in life has enormous consequences for how we perform and importantly, how we respond when we don’t […]
How nurses can process guilt and shame
Article outline: What is the difference between guilt and shame? As a nurse, it is inevitable that at some stage you will make an error that could potentially contribute to someone deteriorating or even dying. As a human being in general, you will also be prone to the kinds of mistakes we all make throughout […]