Our job is to take care of sick people but we must also take care of ourselves to fulfill our duties as nurses. Eating healthy and exercising are all part of a healthy lifestyle that we must develop. This is especially important for nurses who are working long shifts at night. What food should you eat to stay awake at night? What are the ones you must avoid? How much water should you drink?

If you're a nurse who wants to develop a healthier lifestyle, then this episode is for you. So grab a seat and join us as we talk about the healthy foods that will help you on your shifts. All that and more in today's exciting episode of Cup of Nurses!☕☕

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The way your mind works reflects who you are as a person. It can affect your work, relationships, and yourself. Your mindset plays a role in your mental health. So when your mind is not in the best condition it can be a dark place to be. And when you cannot fight your thoughts, it can lead to depression and anxiety. How can we avoid this? Is there a way to combat your negative thoughts? How can we improve our mindset?

In today's episode, we will talk about how our mindset affects our lives. We are also pumped to talk to our guest, Gary Clinton. He is passionate about mental health, dreams, nutrition, and fitness. He will also help us understand the importance of keeping a healthy mindset and how this helps us. So if you are as excited as we are, this episode is for you! Take a seat, grab your best coffee and join us in another awesome episode of your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕☕

Nurses are amazing people! They take care of everyone and are always ready to extend their help to anyone who needs it. But who takes care of them? When the nurse is sick, who nurses them back to health? It is why it's essential that as a healthcare worker, you must also know how to take care of yourself. You must take a time out, breathe, and make sure that you feed your mind, body, and soul. Remember, you cannot take care of others if you don't care for yourself. 

For this episode, we will join Annette Tersigni, to discuss health and wellness. If you are a nurse who's stressed or burned out, this is a sign for you to slow down, and watch this episode! Join us today, and let's all make our health a priority! 

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The truth is it's never about the nurses. It's not about the healthy work environment for nurses. It's always about improving the numbers and what's good for the companies we work for. And it sucks because it feels like we're working like servants in a palace, not nurses. How can nurses work in these conditions? How can we bridge these gaps and make them more universal? We need solutions to these problems. We need better nurse-patient ratios, or extra nurses to help out. But the reality is, it's not about that.

Taking care of our skin is essential. As we age, our skin ages as well. Add the ever-changing weather, our environment, food, lifestyle, and stress can certainly affect our skin conditions. However, knowing your skin type and having a skincare routine can make a difference. 

Do you know how to take care of your skin? What can you do to keep your skin healthy? If you want to understand how your skin works, this episode is for you. 

Join us and our guest, Laura Coral, a dermatology physician assistant at Curology, as she teaches us different ways to care for our skin. So grab a seat, get comfy and join us in another fantastic episode of your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕☕

#dermatology  #skincare #healthyskin

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According to nami.org, 21% of American adults experienced mental illness in 2020, while 5.6% of U.S. adults experienced severe mental illness in 2020 (14.2 million people). It means one person in every 20 adults has a mental illness. And while these statistics were two years ago, we cannot ignore the fact that many people suffer from mental health issues today.

But why do people suffer from this illness? What can healthcare professionals do to help?

In this episode, we will talk about treating mental illness. We also would like to introduce our guest, Morgan Murray. Morgan is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner from Baltimore, Maryland. Morgan has been a travel nurse since 2014 and worked across the United States. She owns a private mental health practice and works as a private contractor.

If you know someone with mental illness or want to learn more about mental health, join us! Grab your favorite coffee, sit back and let's all enjoy another informative episode from your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕☕

As nurses, our lives will always be busy, but that doesn't mean we can't update you guys on what's happening with us. Speaking of updates, Peter is still a nurse in California, and I finally picked up a shift here in Illinois through an agency. It feels a little weird to get back on the job, not going to lie. But it's all good, and I am stoked to be back on board!

For my first shift, I was assigned to the ICU. After two months of not working, the patient was in V-tach when I received the report. I also noticed that this hospital I'm currently assigned to doesn't have a supply room. Instead, they had open spaces down the center of the unit where you could grab your supplies. On top of that, charting was slightly different here as they use Cerner for documentation.

Another thing I noticed during my shift was the communication. It was frustrating to go back and forth on the procedures that needed to be done for my patient. My patient was very sick. He came in with sepsis. had a CVA and was rule out for endocarditis. We can't do a TEE either, but after a while, he converted and went back to V-tach, so we needed to troubleshoot him. I talked to a cardiologist who ordered to cardiovert the patient and start lidocaine. But when I told Intensivist what the order was, he told me he doesn't do cardioversion and walked away.

As nurses, we are always the "middle man" for everything, but if you are unsure what to do, it always helps to address the situation and see what is best for the patient. Watch the full debriefing video in this episode to learn more about what happened next!

A forensic nurse is a Registered or Advanced Practice Nurse with specific training and education. They specialize in caring for patients who experienced acute and long-term health issues related to victimization or violence and have unmet evidentiary needs relative to having been victimized or accused of victimization. Besides these skills, forensic nurses can also provide testimony and consultation for criminal or civil proceedings. In their evolving role, many viewed forensic nursing as a unique area of the nursing field. However, forensic nursing care is not separate and distinct from other forms of medical care but rather integrated into the overall care needs of individual patients. 

In this Cup of Nurses episode, we welcome our guest Debra Holbrook. She is the Director of Forensic Nursing at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and helps coordinate care for interpersonal violence victims in all Baltimore City hospitals. And if forensic nursing is something you have in mind, then this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss another informative topic that will surely ignite your passion for forensic nursing with your favorite, Cup of Nurses!☕☕

Planning to be a forensic nurse? Check out the Academy of Forensic Nursing at https://www.goafn.org/. Academy of Forensic Nursing is a fantastic resource for nurses interested in free seminars on various forensic and trauma topics.

#crimes #patientcare #forensics 

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A rapid response nurse or team provides critical care expertise to patients with imminent clinical deterioration. They are trained to act quickly and provide the needed treatment before a patient is transferred to the ICU, goes into cardiac arrest, or death. And if this is the kind of nursing field you are interested in working, this episode is for you. 

Join us as we welcome our guest, Sarah Lorenzini, a Rapid Response Nurse, educator, and podcast host who teaches nurses how to respond to emergencies. She will give us an overview of rapid response nursing and the importance of working effectively under pressure. So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, share this video, and let's learn together in another fantastic episode of your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕☕ 

#emergency #nursing #criticalthinking

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Whether you’re interested in nursing as a career, are currently serving as a nurse, enrolled in nursing school or just interested in healthful living, we offer the news you need to stay informed about healthcare. We invite you to explore the world with us.

Welcome to the Cup of Nurses podcast, your source for current health news and hot nursing topics. We are nurses on a mission to change the world. And changing the world starts with you. You are not just a nurse; you are not just a nursing student; you are a unique human being.