Thrive RN

Underdog It hurts to hit bottom. I find myself wandering through the fog, gloom cloaked over me, and despair my companion. I have to admit, when something happens that is beyond my scope of dealing with the problem, I can’t cope. Sometimes I turn to friends, but admittedly, an embarrassing amount of times, I keep Read more

No one sat down with us to process those emotions. No one held my hand when I was a child is the loneliest statement that comes to my mind. That’s not my experience, but it might resonate with you. We all have trauma in some shape or form. It’s okay to feel. All this time Read more

Inhale. Breathe deeply, They say it’s good:  for your body, mind, soul To speak what you know is true  Into existence, into the mystery  Ruach: Breath of life, spirit Adam: earth, mud, human Why do I hold my breath if  This spirit is the vitality of  My soul housed inside this husk, so If my body Read more

Emotional resiliency Resilience versus resolution: thoughts on how emotional resilience affects mental health. As December rolls around,I roll my eyes. I resolve to do better, be better. What’s the difference between December 31 and January 1? Our behavior on this system is dictated by a calendar and the intention is there, but what happens when Read more

”In order to discover the character of people, we have only to observe what they love.” – Saint Augustine of Hippo Love is surrender, and that’s the hardest part. I am frazzled, disconcerted, tired. We are carrying a heavy load and when we set to put it down, another weight is added on top. Another Read more

Let’s address the healthcare-shaped elephant in the room. According to SAMHSA, (2021) 35% of RNs and 34% of LPNS report burnout! Have you ever felt this way? For example, you come home feeling depleted of all energy, defeated because you felt were like you didn’t do enough for your patients, and inadequate because your manager Read more