The National Alliance for Mental Illness has started a campaign in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. The More than Enough campaign is a way to spread hope, awareness, and support. Listen to hear my thoughts on this awesome initiative! Because no matter where you are in life or your struggles, you are more than enough. NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newsletter & More^ Join the Support Group: https://nursessupportingnurses.com/support-groups/ Support NSN & The Podcast: https://givebutt ..read more

Join me for a little life update and a discussion about the power of a haircut. Things like bubble baths, haircuts, and face mask can be seen as frivolous- but I'm here to say it can be an important part of the healing journey. NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newsletter & More^ Join the Support Group: https://nursessupportingnurses.com/support-groups/ Support NSN & The Podcast: https://givebutter.com/20aMro Peace Love Nursing Blog: https://peacelovenursing.com Peace Love Nursing Instagram ..read more

After ten years as a nurse I am making a transition to home health and for the first time in a long time, I have some of the feelings of being a "new nurse" again. In this episode I share my thoughts and experience, tips for new nurses, and tips for how experienced nurses can support our nurslings. NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newsletter & More^ Join the Support Group: https://nursessupportingnurses.com/support-groups/ Support NSN & The Podcast: https://givebutter.com/20aMro Peace Love ..read more

We talk a lot about self care and anxiety management before and after a long shift. But what about during your shift? Taking care of yourself is just as important on shift as it is after your shift! In this episode we discuss small, actionable ways to take care of you while you are caring for others. NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newsletter & More^ Join the Support Group: https://nursessupportingnurses.com/support-groups/ Support NSN & The Podcast: https://givebutter.com/20aMro Peace Lov ..read more

The NSN Support group is a complimentary peer to peer support group open to any nurse, nursing student or CNA. This group allows for a safe space among peers to share your struggle and triumphs, debrief from a hard shift or the continuous trauma of being in the healthcare field, and form bonds and a community with people who understand. In this episode we discuss what being in the group is like and the various benefits to being in a peer support group. We would love to have you join us! Sign up with the link below. NSN Support Group is a peer to peer support group- not professional mental he ..read more

Being a new nurse is hard. The learning curve is steep coming out of school and unfortunately, sometimes your fellow nurses are not as supportive as the should be. This episode is a heartfelt note to the new nurse from me, a nurse of ten years and experienced nurse mentor/preceptor. Listen for a dose of love & encouragement and to know you are not alone in your struggles. Thank you for choosing the nursing profession, I am so happy you are here! NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newslett ..read more

Today we are celebrating one year of Nurses Supporting Nurses. I am sharing the story of how the support group was started, the journey of NSN over the past year, and my hopes for its future.  Thank you so much for being a part of this community and your support! NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newsletter & More^ Join the Support Group: https://nursessupportingnurses.com/support-groups/ Support NSN & The Podcast: https://givebutter.com/20aMro Peace Love Nursing Blog: https://peacelov ..read more

Between depression and a chronic illness (long haul covid), working out and intentional movement have fallen to the wayside. As I continue on my mental health healing journey and start to feel like myself again, I want to get back to intentional movement and working out. These are things that have always helped my mental health and of course my physical health too. Join in the conversation to learn more about my thoughts and plans for this next step of healing! Chronic Nurse Liz- @chronic.nurse NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support G ..read more

Join me for another Mondays with Megan where I get a little more candid and personal! Today I'm sharing an update on my mental health journey and how my healing process is going. After 3 years, I'm finally seeing a light, and I believe in my heart better days are ahead.  If you want to learn more about my mental health journey from the beginning- start with episode 3!  NSN Instagram: @nurses.supporting.nurses NSN Website: https://nursessupportingnurses.com ^Support Groups, Mentorship, Self Care Newsletter & More^ Join the Support Group: https://nursessupportingnurses.c ..read more

Nurse Bullying is an epidemic in nursing that can affect nurses throughout their career- from nursing students to experienced nurses. And it doesn't just affect the individual nurse- it can affect the whole unit, organization, and the patients. In this episode I share some personal experience with nurse bullying, statistics, nurse bully archetypes, and some thoughts of how we can work on this problem that is affecting nurses every day. If you have experience nurse bullying and want to share your story or are currently experiencing nurse bullying and need support- send me an email or DM on Ins ..read more