Practical Tools to Help Bedside Nurses Reduce Stress, Prevent Burnout, and Protect Their Health
I developed and tested my method for dealing with stress during more than 20 years of working alongside bedside nurses as a patient advocate. The method, which is grounded in applied behavioral science and cognitive behavioral therapy principles, helps bedside nurses reduce stress before, during, and after shifts.
Bedside Nurses: Are you experiencing any of these symptoms of stress:
- Headaches
- Muscle tension or pain
- Chest pain
- Sleep problems
- Fatigue
- Upset stomach
- Getting sick more easily due to a weaker immune system
- Sadness and depression
- Anxiety
If you answered “Yes” to at least one of these and you want a stress prevention solution that:
- is effective
- you can begin using immediately
- you can listen to on your phone before, during, and after your shift
- allows you to apply the strategies to real-life, clinical situations you are facing
If you answered “Yes” to at least one of these questions, and you want a stress prevention solution that allows you to read and understand stress prevention at your own pace:
If you answered “Yes” to one or more of these questions, and you want a stress prevention solution that provides one-on-one guidance:
Vernon L. Williams
I Help Bedside Nurses Reduce Stress, Prevent Burnout, and Protect Their Health
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