Coping Mechanisms for Lpn/Rn

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hello, i was wondering as a nurse do anyone have any coping tools to help deal with the stresses of working with the sick and injured? I think that will be my greatest challenge as a lpn

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I personally cope by exercising at least 5 times weekly. Prior to starting my exercise regimin, I felt constant stress, anxiety, and tension while at work. Now that I have been working out regularly, I am calmer at work and can handle the smaller issues as if they were a grain of salt.

Working with the sick is a tremendous challenge because they tend to not be very nice or pleasant during times of illness. I cannot control the behavior of others, but I can definitely control my reactions. Good luck to you!

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I personally cope by exercising at least 5 times weekly. Prior to starting my exercise regimin, I felt constant stress, anxiety, and tension while at work. Now that I have been working out regularly, I am calmer at work and can handle the smaller issues as if they were a grain of salt.

Working with the sick is a tremendous challenge because they tend to not be very nice or pleasant during times of illness. I cannot control the behavior of others, but I can definitely control my reactions. Good luck to you!

thank you so much god bless

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Thread moved to the Health & Stress Mgmt. forum, since this issue applies to all levels of nurses.

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Thread moved to the Health & Stress Mgmt. forum, since this issue applies to all levels of nurses.

ok thank you

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I agree with the Commuter, exercise is very helpful in

managing the stresses of nursing and helping with your

feelings about caring for patients.

I would add a walking program is helpful. Take your favorite music

along and go! When weather is not cooperative, I substituted

dance dvds. Find what you love to do.

Yoga, aerobics, dance, martial arts, and sports are great

options.

You are smart to plan ahead to take care of yourself. Nursing is a

challenging profession.

Best wishes on your nursing program:nurse:

PS- check out Zumba, its fun and aerobic

http://www.zumba.com

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great question future lpn!!!!! hopefully (god willing) i will start lpn school in september. this is also a concern i have. :wink2:

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great question future lpn!!!!! hopefully (god willing) i will start lpn school in september. this is also a concern i have. :wink2:

me too!! i will be starting lpn school in september. thats one of my greatest concerns.

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After I leave my job at the end of my shift, I go in my car alone and start yelling and screaming at the top of my lungs. I tell everyone who upset me during my shift exactly what I think of them. After I yell and scream, I feel better and calmer.:D

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After I leave my job at the end of my shift, I go in my car alone and start yelling and screaming at the top of my lungs. I tell everyone who upset me during my shift exactly what I think of them. After I yell and scream, I feel better and calmer.:D

haha thanks great advice:yeah::lol2:

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me too!! i will be starting lpn school in september. thats one of my greatest concerns.

that's whats up. looks like we got a long road ahead of us! good luck!:yeah:

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Specializes in trauma, ortho, burns, plastic surgery.

What did you expect that Zuzi tell you...looool...SOOOOOOOOOOOONGGGGGGGSSSSSSS!

Each day an UP song, each night a LOVE song able to make you sleep and dream nice, before exams, relaxing songs, songs for each and every emotion... just songs... you will deal with stress.

In one of my very bad days (I had couples) I heard the same song 274 times in the same day... at the end I was done with my emotion that burned out, but also I knew the lyrics by myself! LOOOOOOOL

Sing!:up:

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