Have you ever felt completely undervalued and overworked in your nursing career? Yeah, me too. We all are facing difficult situations in nursing, especially in our current predicament. Every unit is hurting for more nurses, with no shortage of patients. And it is obvious that the bottom line, money, is on the forefront of every hospital administrator's mind. But you know what they aren't considering? YOUR mental health. That one is solely up to you.
Today we chat about a few things that you can do to prioritize your own physical, emotional, and mental health during times of struggle. At the end of the day, YOU are the only one who is going to care about you. So be your own advocate.
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