August 2024 Issue
Self Care in Nursing
Self-care in nursing is crucial due to the profession’s demanding nature. Nurses often face long hours, high-stress situations, and the need to manage patients’ physical and emotional needs, which can lead to burnout and physical health issues if self-care is neglected. Prioritizing self-care helps nurses maintain their well-being, allowing them to provide better care for their patients.
Key self-care practices for nurses include:
1. Regular exercise to boost physical and mental health.
2. Healthy eating for sustained energy and resilience.
3. Adequate sleep to restore and rejuvenate.
4. Mindfulness techniques to manage stress and stay centered.
5. Setting boundaries to maintain work-life balance.
6. Seeking support from colleagues or professionals when needed.
Key self-care practices for nurses tip sheet
More about self-care by Bradley University
Industry News & Resources
Is Early Discontinuation of Magnesium for Eclampsia Prevention Associated with Worse Outcomes?
New maternal health research center addresses national crisis in pregnancy outcomes
Can texting new parents to report their blood pressure help address maternal mortality? Some doctors think so
The Joint Commission: Informed Consent – Other Practitioners or Students Performing Tasks Related to Surgery, or Examinations or Invasive Procedures
What 75,000 nurses think of EHRs
Education & Webinars
Industry Webinar Opportunities
Courses for different labor positions:
• Spinning Babies
• Bundle Birth Nurses
• Marya Eddaifi Coaching
National Perinatal Information Center
AWHONN: Expert Insights with Lisa A. Miller
March of Dimes professional Continuing Education
Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) Webinars
We are delighted to be able to offer Lisa A. Miller’s
“Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Review Course and Certification Preparation.”
OBIX Customer Webinars
Enroll here for our OBIX Customer Webinars!
All webinars presented live at 10AM and 3PM Central
September 20 – Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy presented by Stephanie Martin, DO
October 23 – Advanced Fetal Monitoring presented by David Miller, MD
November 22 – Antenatal Corticosteroids: An Update on Controversy on Neonatal Outcomes presented by Michael S. Ruma, MD, PMH
Please note, for 2024, you will need an OBIX P.O.E.T account to enroll. If you need assistance setting up or accessing your P.O.E.T. account, please contact us here.
Trade Shows & Events
Stop by our booth at an upcoming conference! More details here.
• Louisiana AWHONN – September 6
• Utah AWHONN – September 12-13
• Upper Great Lakes Healthcare Conference – September 13
• Nebraska AWHONN – September 13
• Epic Michigan Users Group – September 18
• Georgia Perinatal Association Conference – September 18-21
• Ohio AWHONN – September 19-20
• Oregon AWHONN – September 22-24
• NC/SC Perinatal Partnership Conference – September 29 – October 1
• Washington AWHONN – October 6-8
• New Hampshire AWHONN – October 10
• Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care – October 14-16
• Iowa AWHONN – October 15
• Illinois AWHONN – October 16-17
• Kansas Missouri AWHONN Bistate – October 17
• Kentucky AWHONN – October 17-18
OBIX Highlights
Simplifying electronic fetal monitoring through a full continuum of solutions and services to help improve patient outcomes.
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Ask the Experts
FAQs
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Podcasts
Podcasts are presented by the Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics team (Stephanie Martin, D.O.,
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, D.N.P., R.N., and Julie Arafeh, R.N.) Click here to view the list.
Healthy Moms. Healthy Babies. Healthy Outcomes.
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