Monday, March 14, 2022
 

"We want healthy nurses not just at work, but we want our healthy nurses back at home with their families." — Trenda Ray, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNO and associate vice chancellor for patient care services, UAMS Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

A half-day retreat that takes frontline nurses off the floor of UAMS Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and to a serene riverside setting to learn about the importance of self-care seems to be working, says the chief nursing officer (CNO) who engineered it all.

For this week's lead story, I talked with that CNO, Trenda Ray, PhD RN, NEA-BC, about how the unique Caring for the Nurse Retreat is helping to fend off nurse burnout.

 

Half-day Haven Hands Nurses Tools for Good Mental Health
Caring for the Nurse Retreat's average satisfaction score is 4.89 on a 5-point scale and nurses report significant improvements in self-care and stress management, chief nursing officer says.
 
Sutter Health Nurses Plan Informational Pickets at 15 of Its Hospitals After Contract Negotiations Stall
Pickets will be held Tuesday, March 15, because Sutter Health officials 'refuse to invest in the resources we need,' health system RNs charge.
Kansans Strongly Support State Legislation Granting Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Most voters said they would be more likely to vote for a legislator who agreed to remove restrictions against NPs.
New AONL/DAISY Campaign Gives Overlooked Nurse Managers Their Due
'Beyond Gratitude' campaign is designed to provide meaningful recognition and workplace support to nurse managers.
10 Recommendations to Improve Pandemic Preparedness
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has published an expansive report on how the United States can be better prepared for the next pandemic.
Banner Health Chief Clinical Officer: 'I Am Thankful for Our Healthcare Heroes'
The health system has several programs specifically designed to address healthcare worker well-being.
The CDC's New Guidelines on COVID Risk and Masking Send Confounding Signals
A recent KFF poll pointed to an underlying tension.
One California University Has Unified Town and Gown to Fight COVID. Why Haven't Others?
A cooperative project placing UC-Davis and its adjoining city inside a single, coordinated health bubble ­has delivered superior results.
 

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor