Happy National Walking Day. A simple walk can clear your mind, lower stress, and strengthen your body. Step outside, breathe deep, and take one small action for your wellbeing today. Every step counts. 👟💙

#NationalWalkingDay #NurseWellbeing #RecoveryInMotion #TPAPN #HealthyHabits

Are ICU nurses facing a hidden occupational syndrome?

This qualitative study intersects threats to nurses’ wellbeing, conceptualised as nurse ICU syndrome.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#ICUnursing #NurseWellbeing @baccnuk.bsky.social

😊 Jan Macfarlane explores how nurses can use optimism to improve wellbeing, resilience and patient care through principles of positive psychology.

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#BJNinform #NurseWellbeing #PositivePsychology #Optimism #Resilience #CPD

White text on a purple background. Text reads: Why take a gendered approach to understanding violence and abuse? 3 Dec By: Louise Isham This year, Tuesday 25th November was White Ribbon Day: a day that seeks to raise awareness of the global epidemic of violence against women and girls. White Ribbon Day is also the start of a sixteen-day period of campaigning and awareness raising about violence against women and girls, sometimes referred to as the 16 Days of Action. This year the campaign will end on Wednesday 10th December. In this blog, Dr Louise Isham sets out: what is understood by the term gender-based violence the value of adopting a gender-sensitive approach to understanding some forms of violence and abuse why this is relevant to our research around suicide in women nurses.

Our colleague Dr Louise Isham has written a blog for #WhiteRibbonDay #16DaysOfAction about the importance of a gendered approach to understanding violence and abuse.
#WomenNurses #NurseSuicide #NurseWellbeing

www.nursesuicidestudy.com/blog/why-tak...

<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library Background Critical care nurses (CCNs) are in the frontline of providing quality care to critically ill patients. Consequently, they are constantly exposed to stress, trauma and compassion fatigue. ...

🌟 When Trauma Shapes Care: Understanding What Drives Compassion Fatigue in Critical Care Nurses

This study brings these relationships into clearer view, although its cross-sectional design limits causal interpretation.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#NurseWellbeing @baccnuk.bsky.social

😄 The Power of Humour in Nursing. Jan Macfarlane explores how humour supports nurses’ wellbeing, strengthens teamwork, and helps manage the emotional demands of care.

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#NurseWellbeing #PositivePsychology #Resilience #NursingPractice #StaffWellbeing #ThePowerOfHumour

🧩 Dyslexia can present unique challenges in nursing. Sarah Butler shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with dyslexia as a nurse.

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#Neurodiversity #InclusivePractice #NurseWellbeing #ProfessionalDevelopment #BJNinform #CPD

2/ the creativity, connection and authenticity that sustain us.
Our programmes grow compassionate, person-centred workplaces where everyone can thrive. 🌿 #PersonCentredCare #Muchness #SelfCare #NurseWellbeing #FoNS #CreatingCaringCultures #CompassionateLeadership

💙 Supporting Our Young ICU Nurses

This study, grounded in the Conservation of Resources Theory, explores how organizational support can make a difference.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#ICUNursing #NurseWellbeing @baccnuk.bsky.social

💖 The Power of Self-Compassion: Jan Macfarlane explores how self-compassion can enhance nurses’ wellbeing, reduce stress, and prevent burnout by promoting kindness towards oneself.

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#NurseWellbeing #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #NursingResilience #PositivePsychology

Board Discusses Nurse Ilowitz's Case Amid Compassion and Patient Safety Concerns Board members address nurse Ilowitz's situation while prioritizing patient safety and recovery.

Connecticut's Board of Examiners for Nursing is grappling with the delicate balance between supporting stressed nurses like Miss Ilowitz and ensuring patient safety remains uncompromised.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #NurseWellbeing #PatientSafety #HealthcareSupport

💖 Kindness is more than a “nice to have”—it’s a character strength. Jan Macfarlane explores kindness-based interventions as part of the Positive Psychology Wellbeing Toolkit for Nurses.

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#Kindness #Compassion #NurseWellbeing #PositivePsychology #NursingPractice

When TNA and TPAPN join forces, great things happen.
We're thrilled to be exhibiting together at the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Convention!
#peersupport #nurseadvocacy #nursewellbeing #changemakers #Togetherwearebetter

🌟 Jan Macfarlane introduces the Positive Psychology Wellbeing Toolkit, showing how nurses can use simple, evidence-based interventions to boost happiness and manage the challenges of daily practice.

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#NurseWellbeing #PositivePsychology #WorkplaceResilience

🌿 Access to green and blue spaces supports nurses’ health and wellbeing, helping reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance resilience in a high-pressure profession.

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#NurseWellbeing #StaffWellbeing #GreenSpaces #BlueSpaces #MentalHealth #BJNinform#CPD #NursingLeadership

Exclusive: Indian nurse dies during fraud inquiry later disproven Read about an Indian nurse who died by suicide while under NMC investigation for alleged exam fraud that was later found to be unfounded.

Exclusive: Indian nurse dies during fraud inquiry later disproven

An Indian nurse died by suicide while under investigation for alleged exam fraud that was later found to be unfounded, Nursing Times can reveal. #nursing #regulation #suicide #nursewellbeing #nmc

www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

I'd like to see active controls, and not just doing the same ol' research that's been done *many* times in the past with a flavor-of-the-month cohort.

#mindfulness #mentalhealth #depressionhelp #stressmanagement #stressreduction #nursewellbeing #MBSR

bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

💙 Self-care is essential for student nurses. Sophie Emery shares how simple, everyday strategies can make a significant difference to physical and mental health.

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#StudentNurse #NurseWellbeing #SelfCare #Mindfulness #NurseTraining #CPD #BJNinform

Sarah Jane Palmer explores the realities of stress and burnout in nursing, how to recognise the warning signs, and practical steps to protect your wellbeing before a crisis develops.

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#NurseWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #MentalHealth

Emma Jane Brennan explores how nurses can build resilience, protect their wellbeing, and continue to deliver compassionate care—even in the most challenging environments.

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#NurseWellbeing #WorkplaceResilience #CompassionFatigue #Mindfulness

John Fowler and Aby Mitchell explore the roots of challenging patient interactions and how nurses can protect their wellbeing while continuing to provide compassionate care.

Learn more: ow.ly/GwHg50WuLNs

#NurseWellbeing #CompassionFatigue #WorkplaceSupport

🧠 Autism is a protected characteristic. Christopher Barber shares a personal journey of being an autistic nurse, and why inclusion matters.

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#Autism #NurseWellbeing #Neurodiversity #InclusionInHealthcare

How does menopause impact nurses at work?
New on BJN inform by @ClaireLeader :

- 67% say symptoms hurt job performance
- 34% of UK nurses are in the menopause age range
- Learn how workplaces can support

📖 ow.ly/6GB150WoawZ

#Menopause #NurseWellbeing #BJNinform

Where wellness meets creativity.

Nursing students at Truro are exploring art as a tool for emotional resilience.

Themes: self, loved ones, hope.

Next round of workshops coming 2025–2026!

#FutureNurses
#NurseWellbeing #ArtForResilience

Georgiana Assadi and Francis Beckett explore how nurses can assess their risk, manage stress and build strategies to protect their wellbeing.

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#BJN #NurseWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #NursingMatters #StressManagement #HealthcareResilience

🧠 Burnout and emotional fatigue are widespread in nursing but self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

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#NurseWellbeing #Burnout #MentalHealthMatters

Integrating Nurse Preferences Into AI-Based Scheduling Systems: Qualitative Study Background: Nurse scheduling is a complex challenge in healthcare, impacting both patient care quality and nurse well-being. Traditional scheduling methods often fail to consider individual preferences, leading to dissatisfaction, burnout, and high turnover. Inadequate scheduling practices, including restricted autonomy and lack of transparency, can further reduce nurse morale and negatively affect patient outcomes. Research suggests that participative scheduling approaches incorporating nurse preferences can improve job satisfaction. artificial intelligence (#AI) (AI) and mathematical optimization methods, such as Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP), Constraint Programming (CP), Genetic Programming (GP), and Reinforcement Learning (RL), offer potential solutions to optimize scheduling and address these challenges. Objective: This study aims to develop a framework for integrating nurses' preferences into AI-supported scheduling methods by gathering qualitative insights from nurses and supervisors and mapping these to mathematical and AI-based scheduling techniques. Methods: Focus group interviews were conducted with 21 participants (nurses, supervisors, and temporary staff) from Swiss healthcare institutions to understand experiences and preferences related to staff scheduling. Qualitative data were analyzed using open and axial coding to extract key themes. These themes were then mapped to AI methodologies, including MIP, CP, GP, and RL, based on their suitability to address identified scheduling challenges. Results: The study revealed key priorities in nurse scheduling. Fairness and participation were highlighted by 85% of interview participants, emphasizing the need for transparent and inclusive scheduling. Flexibility and autonomy were preferred by 76%, favoring shift swaps and self-scheduling. AI expectations were mixed: 62% saw potential for improved efficiency and fairness, while 38% expressed concerns over reliability and loss of human oversight. Mapping to AI methods showed MIP as effective for fair shift allocation, CP for complex rule-based conditions, GP for handling unforeseen absences, and RL for dynamic schedule adaptation in hospital environments. A preliminary AI implementation of MIP in a training hospital unit (35 staff members) showed how to design a system from a mathematical perspective. Conclusions: AI-supported scheduling systems can significantly enhance fairness, transparency, and efficiency in nurse scheduling. However, concerns regarding AI reliability, adaptability to individual needs, and human oversight must be addressed. A hybrid approach integrating AI recommendations with human decision-making may be optimal. Future research should explore the broader implementation of AI-driven scheduling models and assess their impact on nurse satisfaction and patient outcomes over time.

JMIR Formative Res: Integrating Nurse Preferences Into AI-Based Scheduling Systems: Qualitative Study #NurseScheduling #AIinHealthcare #NurseWellBeing #PatientCare #JobSatisfaction

Sleep matters – especially in ICU nursing
🔸 24 studies across 15 countries
🔸 Nearly 3,500 ICU nurses analysed
🔸 Pooled sleep disturbance rate: 75.1%
🔸 Calls for global action to support staff wellbeing

🔗 Full study: doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#NurseWellbeing #ICUNurses @baccnuk.bsky.social

Supporters and Opponents Testify on Nevada's Nurse Staffing Bill SB 182 Advocates claim SB 182 improves patient care while opponents warn of reduced access.

In a heated debate over Senate Bill 182, Nevada's healthcare future hangs in the balance as supporters advocate for better patient care while opponents warn of dire access issues.

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#NV #CitizenPortal #PatientCare #HealthcareAccess #NurseWellbeing #NevadaHealthcare

Community nurses are highly dedicated—but the emotional demands of the job can take a serious toll if boundaries aren’t in place: ow.ly/wzXC50W0JUV

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#CommunityNursing #NurseWellbeing #NMCStandards #MentalHealthMatters #CompassionFatigue #WorkLifeBalance