How do you care for yourself??

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What do you nurses do to care for yourself? What do you do to make sure you stay healthy, relaxed, minimal stress etc?

Nurses are known for not caring enough for themselves, leading to burn out. Just looking for ideas on what you do to stay sane (as a relative term of course) ;)

Specializes in AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology.

Prayer, Mani/Pedi's, facials, go to gym 5 days per week, try to eat healthy and laughter!!!! I leave my job at the door!!!

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I like to go swimmin'...:bdyhdclp: It washes my cares away. Thanks for asking.

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Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.

Eat small frequent snacks, drink plenty of water, walk the dog/pilates/elliptical, sleep 7-8 hrs, and keep work/home separate. I enjoy my co-workers at work but do not socialize with them off the clock as I know this always turns into shop talk.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Every three months I go on a mini-vacay.

I exercise, eat well, sleep well, don't internalize things and when situations cause me stress, I work through it.

I have a great family, and I good support. I also love going out, having fun, church, volunteering..generally having a happy life outside of work.

I strive for balance.

That's the key.

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