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What are some ways you cope emotional stress related to being a nurse?
I'm asking this question because I know the answer will vary person to person. I believe having a strategy for dealing with emotional stress is crucial when you work with life and death. #nursing #medicine #healthcare #registered-nurses #hospital-and-health-care
4 answers
Lauren Swanson
Lauren’s Answer
Great question! Personally, if I have had a rough day I will see if any other nurses want to go to dinner where we discuss what happened throughout the day. Talking to people who share the same experiences is the best stress relief. I also go to Disneyland to destress. Whenever I am at the happiest place on earth nothing else seems to matter! :)
Dheeraj Nagpal
Dheeraj’s Answer
Nursing is a demanding job and in my opinion the best way to cope with stress is to talk to your colleagues and ask for help.
Every institution has professionals who can help you overcome difficult situations ,actively look for these resources.
Janet Hobbs
Janet’s Answer
Most hospitals or health care facilities offer stress reduction and emotional coping tools such as yoga, mediation, exercise classes. Check with your human resources department at your hospital to see what they offer.
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Angela Coffman
Angela’s Answer
This is a great question! There are many ways and everyone copes differently. I bottle it up until the crisis is over, and talk about it with colleagues at work. After work I exercise., see a movie or engage in retail therapy ( shopping:).