Holiday Work Archives - The Nurse Speak

On Pause for the Holidays! Farewell 2021

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Dec 8, 2021 | Holiday Work, Inspirational, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance

As we get closer to the Holidays, I am taking some time off from now until after the New Year to rest, spend quality time with friends and family, and plan for a BIGGER, BRIGHTER & BETTER year for myself, my business and my profession! We all deserve a nice long...

Three Ways to Bring Holiday Cheer to the Bedside

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 24, 2018 | Coping with Stress, Holiday Work, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Work-Life Balance

It’s that time of year again when patients and their families are relying on Nurses to provide excellent care along with a little holiday cheer to the bedside. Of course we can expect to face the normal stress of the job, however many of us will also...

What are you Most Thankful for as a Nurse?

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 4, 2018 | Holiday Work, Inspirational, Nursing Inspiration, Personal Experience, Uncategorized

Just because Thanksgiving hasn’t come yet doesn’t mean we can’t start giving thanks for all that we have and share with others. In order to show our appreciation and celebrate the many contributions of nurses, I want to share what I am thankful for, as...

3 Easy Strategies to Bring Holiday Cheer to the Bedside

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Dec 19, 2017 | 12 hour vs 8 hour shifts, Coping with Stress, Cultural Competence, Holiday Work, Inspirational, New Graduate Nurses, NNBA, Nurses Matter, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Scheduling, Patient Advocacy, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance

It’s that time of year again when patients and their families are relying on us to bring excellent nursing care along with a little holiday cheer to the bedside. Of course we will be faced with the normal stressors of nursing, along with the possibility of...

How to Enjoy Nursing Shifts During the Holiday Season

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 27, 2017 | Coping with Stress, Holiday Work, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Scheduling, Patient Advocacy, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance

Nursing during the holiday season can be challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With the frenzied holiday scheduling, and being away from your family during festive gatherings, you may find yourself quickly becoming a holiday Grinch. However, you will also find that...

How to Enjoy Nursing During the Holiday Season

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 20, 2016 | Coping with Stress, Holiday Work, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Uncategorized

Nursing during the holiday season can be one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding times of your career. With hectic holiday scheduling, Thanksgiving dinner sending you into a food coma, and perhaps being away from your family for the first time, you may find...