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Mindy- My coworkers and I work really well to make sure that everyone takes a 30 minute lunch and we give each other 15 minutes breaks as we need them. Honestly, my unit is unlike any other I’ve ever worked on before because my colleagues genuine care about each others overall well being.
I’ve worked in the past with those nurses who are perfectionist and can’t let go of the control to take a break or lunch. continue to encourage them to take care of themselves by taking a lunch.Has anyone else participated in the Staying Calm and Well webcasts of “How to Weather the Covid-19 Storm”? This past Wednesday they began the 2nd series of webcasts about stress and coping related to how Covid-19 is placing a strain on everyone. They use evidence-based strategies with a different focus each week. If you watch the recorded webcast and complete a survey each week you can even get 2,500 YP4H points. They can be found at:
After floating to all the infusion clinics and many of the exam clinics I agree that the breast center infusion clinic does have a very positive and supportive atmosphere. It doesn’t hurt that they tend to have better staffing as well, but that is probably also a product of their supportive of each other- less staff burnout means less turnover! I enjoy floating to that unit as I know it will likely be a good day!
Has anyone else been participating with the “Staying Calm and Well Webinar Series”? The first series was entitled “How to Weather the Covid-19 Storm” and took place in the spring. This past Wednesday they just started the 2nd series. There is a 1 hour webinar recorded every Wednesday about using evidence-based strategies to combat the stress and burnout everyone has been experiencing this year. If you watch the webinar and take the post-survey you can even earn 2,500 YP4H points! They can be found at:
Has anyone else been participating with the “Staying Calm and Well Webinar Series”? The first series was entitled “How to Weather the Covid-19 Storm” and took place in the spring. This past Wednesday they just started the 2nd series. There is a 1 hour webinar recorded every Wednesday about using evidence-based strategies to combat the stress and burnout everyone has been experiencing this year. If you watch the webinar and take the post-survey you can even earn 2,500 YP4H points! They can be found at:
Unfortunately you only have 1 week to complete each survey- when the new weekly webinar is released they survey to the old one is removed.Has anyone else been participating with the “Staying Calm and Well Webinar Series”? The first series was entitled “How to Weather the Covid-19 Storm” and took place in the spring. This past Wednesday they just started the 2nd series. There is a 1 hour webinar recorded every Wednesday about using evidence-based strategies to combat the stress and burnout everyone has been experiencing this year. If you watch the webinar and take the post-survey you can even earn 2,500 YP4H points!
Unfortunately you only have 1 week to complete each survey- when the new weekly webinar is released they survey to the old one is removed.I tried to post a link to the series but for some reason it won’t let me. The series is offered through OSU, not OSUWMC.
1-What was the knowledge gained?
I don’t think I really gained any knowledge reading the article but it did open my eyes to how big of an issue burnout and stress are in nursing.2-Will the research/information in this article change or influence your practice? If so how?
I’m still going to practice the same, I have always taken time for myself daily and this has helped me stay calm and focused. I do some sort of stress-relief activity every morning and this helps prepare me for a busy day at work. If I don’t start my day this way, I’m going to be stressed and anxious all day until I take that time to myself.3. What other questions does the article raise about current practice?
What types of mindfulness was used in these studies? There isn’t a “one size fits all” for mindfulness techniques. Not everyone likes relaxation or deep breathing. I think it’s important to relay that how you destress isn’t the same as someone else. What I’ve learning in my career is everyone relaxes differently, some like to go for a walk, some like a massage, others like to do something outside of work. We need to realize that taking time “on the clock” isn’t always realistic and that we need to take time outside of our work environment to practice mindfulness and ways to relieve stress. You can’t prevent stress 100%4. Do you agree/disagree with the conclusions of the author, why?
I agree that mindfulness should be included in nursing curriculum. I also agree that we need to be able to identify the causes of our moral distress. If we don’t know why we are stressed, it’s hard to combat it.Have you found any techniques that help you with preventing burnout or how you destress from work?
Shalvoy.1-I agree that we don’t take the time for ourselves as we are always putting patient’s first. We come into work knowing how busy it’s going to be and don’t take time for ourselves or to utilize the resources that Ohio State gives us to practice mindfulness and relaxation. We hate making our patient’s wait while we relax when we know they aren’t relaxing at all
Gabel-that’s nice your coworkers are able to do that. It’s tough when you are understaffed and work in a very fast paced environment. For me, and my department, I don’t think it’s so much we can’t let go of control but we know it’s just easier to keep going throughout the day and take 5 minute breaks here and there. Stepping away for 30 minutes can sometimes put us very behind. I admit it’s very tough and by the end of the week, we’re exhausted
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