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Literature shows that resiliency training and its impact on turnover can improve patient outcomes, improve nurse job satisfaction, and protect nurses from burnout.

The purpose of my doctoral project was to determine if a resilience class would decreases burnout symptoms in critical care nursing staff.

I Gave Resiliency Training to 90 Critical Care Nursing Staff; Here's What Happened

An American Mom’s Perspective of a French Public Children’s Hospital

Finally Asking For Help - Yes, Even (Especially?) SAHMs Need It

How Can We Treat and Prevent Burnout?

What Is Burnout and Why Does it Matter?

Good Food and Good Rest – My Experience Giving Birth in France

Pelvic Floor Therapy AKA Perineal Re-education - What's It All About?

I Gave Resiliency Training to 90 Critical Care Nursing Staff; Here's What Happened

Three Good Things

3 Mindsets to Nip in the Bud to Prevent Burnout

Healthcare In Paris

A Day in the Life of a Nurse-Caring for Mrs G

Let's Talk About Body Image

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!

Managing Negative Emotions (like anxiety!)

30 Ways to Show Yourself Love This Valentine's Day

We are the resilient ones

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

Keep Calm During COVID

The Importance of Optimism

Saunas - Healthy or Harmful?