One of my greatest fears as a nurse used to be something you’d probably never guess. I have plenty of anxieties working as a nurse: making an error that could harm a patient, not being able to find parking and clocking in late, or not having enough caffeine before starting my shift, resulting in me […]

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Are you considering trying HIIT workouts for weight loss? Many nurses shy away from physical exercise because a nurse’s work is already physically draining. Still, real exercise powers you up rather than drains so movement from work may not actually count as exercise. With a nurse’s limited time and energy, HIIT is one of the […]

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Believe it or not, people back then had a high success rate of healing arthritis, coronary diseases, lupus, and even cancer without any drugs, surgery or herbs. One way they were able to keep their health in top shape is by practicing Qigong. Pronounced as “chee-gong”, Qigong is an ancient healing technique comprised of controlled […]

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Hard-working nurses need some time off. However, with issues of understaffing and unbelievable workloads, getting a break from work may not always be possible. Your next best option? Getting a relaxing massage! Massage has a way to decrease the level of cortisol in your body. It’s the hormone related to stress that’s been causing you […]

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Stress is inherent in nursing. From dealing with difficult patients, experiencing short staffing and encountering conflicts with co-workers, nurses are bound to feel stressed out from time to time. Although nurses are skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to techniques and methods that can relieve stress, they actually aren’t that great when it comes to […]

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Nursing is a very demanding job. With so many patients to attend to, it’s quite easy to neglect our own health. This puts us not only at risk of burnout, but several health issues as well. To address this, we’ve put together a grab bag of HIIT exercises. We girls at NurseBuff love HIIT a […]

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Nurses are some of the busiest people on the planet but luckily, there are 5 minute workout exercises to help you reach your daily exercise quota. You might think you’re already getting enough exercise simply by working your shift. However, nurses commonly do stop and go walking which doesn’t really qualify as sustained aerobic activity. More reasons why […]

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How to prevent lower back pain is a common concern of nurses nowadays. It is one of the most reported occupational health problems of nurses especially during their retirement years. Self-medicating with over-the-counter pain relievers will offer relief but it is more important to follow lifestyle changes to prevent occurrence and reoccurrence of lower back […]

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As nurses, we consider our body as an investment. After all, we won’t be able to care for our patients and meet the demands of our work if we are too unfit. Luckily, there are simple exercises that nurses can try to become an efficient and reliable members of the healthcare team. Also Read: 8 […]

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Losing weight or maintaining a good shape is definitely a big challenge for busy nurses. But finding time to balance work and exercise isn’t that hard as you can incorporate a few easy workout routines into your daily hospital rounds. Some of the weight loss tips below are very simple you can even do them […]

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