Maintaining Physical and Mental Health in Understaffed Nursing Environments: A Guide for Nurses
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Dec 01, 2023 I haven’t encountered a single nurse who undoubtedly can’t say nursing is one of the most challenging and rewarding professions. Sadly their patience is being tested this season primarily due to understaffed environments post the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout and moral injury are at an all-time high resulting […]
The Impact of Work Environment on Nurse Burnout and Mental Health
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Oct 26, 2023 Nurses are an essential component of the healthcare system and their current and most recent conditions just don’t reflect that premise. The highly intensive and traumatic nature of nursing, combined with a toxic work environment, can take a toll on the physical and mental health of nurses. […]
How Nurse Wellness and a Positive Patient Experience Go Hand in Hand
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Oct 6, 2023 In the complex and highly demanding environment of healthcare, the importance of nurse wellness cannot be overstated. Nurses are the backbone of any healthcare system, providing critical care to patients and often working under intense pressure. However, what might not be immediately apparent is the direct correlation […]
Foot and Ankle Pain in Nursing: Tips for Comfort and Longevity in Your Career
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Sep 14, 2023 Whether you’re doing 3 or 4 12s, the Nursing profession is extremely demanding and requires long hours on your feet, often in high-stress environments. Regardless of how rewarding, nursing can also take a serious toll on your body and mind. A frequent complaint among nurses is their […]
The Hidden Dangers of a Slouched Posture for Nurses: 3 Tips for a Healthier Workday
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Sep 8, 2023 I’m sure you’ve seen the nurse at 2 a.m. slouched over her desk trying to recuperate herself together to go back and tend to her 7 patients. The amount of dedication and persistence by nurses is parallel to very few other professions. Sadly, this strong and selfless […]
How Healthy Nurses Elevate the Experience of Patient-Centered Care
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Sep 1, 2023 Patient-centered care should be the first underlying principle in all healthcare institutions and should be held to high standards that all members of a hospital should have in common. Nurses are responsible for the detection and responses regarding patient safety due to their close interactions with patients […]
How Cervical Lordosis Affects Posture and Nurses’ Ability to Deliver Optimal Care
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Aug 25, 2023 It’s alarming the number of nurses, who on a day-to-day, struggle with issues most of their patients have. Ailments like low back pain, high stress, and cervical lordosis; profoundly impact the overall health of nurses and their professional performance. For nurses, who spend substantial hours […]
Caring For Our Caregivers: Addressing The Emotional Damage Faced by Nurses
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Aug 8, 2023 I know management loves to label nurses as “superheroes” rendering their opinions for change unseen or unheard: But I understand the emotional damage nurses endure on a regular basis. It’s pretty clear in healthcare that nurses serve as the compassionate backbone of patient care. Their dedication and resilience […]
10 Effective Strategies For Nurses to Decompress Post-Shift
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com Aug 3, 2023 When was the last time you were leaving a long and tiring shift and felt like going to a Beyonce concert, I’ll wait…? Exactly, never. You dedicate long physically and emotionally demanding hours to caring for others and oftentimes head home to rest without a proper way to […]
How Management Can Decrease The Attrition Rate of Their Nurses
Dominion Ezechibueze — miniontraining.com July 28, 2023 After going through the stress of nursing school, no nurse wants to immediately stop providing care for people. Being a nurse is a calling for individuals who take fulfillment in caring and serving others at their lowest point. However, the attrition rate in nursing does not reflect […]
