{"id":4549,"date":"2017-10-31T11:25:44","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T15:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2017-10-31T11:25:44","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T15:25:44","slug":"positivity-in-the-workplace-nursing-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/positivity-in-the-workplace-nursing-edition","title":{"rendered":"Positivity in the Workplace | Nursing Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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While nursing can be one of the most rewarding professions<\/a> out there, it\u2019s often one of the most stressful as well. Maybe you\u2019ve spent the day dealing with difficult patients, treating serious injuries, or just didn\u2019t sleep well last night. No matter the situation, you may\u00a0need a little extra positivity during your shift. It\u2019s likely others do too! Here are some simple tips for adding a little more positivity in the workplace:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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5 Tips to Maintain Positivity in the Workplace<\/h2>\n

1. Bring some healthy snacks<\/h3>\n

Although there\u2019s rarely time to sit down and enjoy a snack during one\u2019s nursing shift, any opportunity to do so will be greatly appreciated. Bring in snacks<\/a> like oranges, grapes, granola bars, or something you can whip up yourself for some added energy throughout the day. Since it\u2019s a healthcare environment, think of ways to minimize the spread of germs as well as serious nut allergies.<\/p>\n

2. Rise and Shine<\/h3>\n

Starting a shift might very well mean someone is just waking up, even if that\u2019s at 3 in the afternoon or 3 in the morning. No matter what, make an effort to greet other nurses or staff members who may just be clocking in for the day. This can really help others to feel like they are welcomed and really part of the team. Even if you\u2019re nearing the end of your shift and there\u2019s not an ounce of energy left in you, greeting incoming nurses will go a long way.<\/p>\n

3. Keep on Smiling<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s one of the oldest tricks in the book, but a friendly smile is actually a powerful neurological signal that can have some amazing effects! Without getting too in depth, those on the receiving end of a smile often experience a release of dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin that create some biological positivity. In general, smiling at others is something that can have subtle, yet very beneficial impacts on\u00a0the workplace.<\/p>\n

4. Give Compliments<\/h3>\n

Whether someone made swift work of that IV line or communicated particularly well with a patient, giving constructive compliments is one way to really add some positivity in the workplace. Of course, it\u2019s about using your best judgment, but complimenting someone\u2019s physical appearance in a friendly way can also help to boost someone\u2019s confidence on a level beyond that of nursing. Don\u2019t overdo it, but you really don\u2019t have much to lose by issuing out a few compliments here and there!<\/p>\n

5. Check in With Others<\/h3>\n

Throughout a long shift, it\u2019s easy for nurses to start wearing thin without having an extra bit of motivation or encouragement when they need it. Although it’s not always within someone\u2019s comfort zone, checking in with other coworkers as a shift is dragging on might just make the difference between burning out completely<\/a> or finding that second wind. To spread positivity in the workplace is to make small gestures that will help to improve interactions on a larger scale.<\/p>\n

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Sure, it isn’t always possible to function at the very top of your game for every single patient or coworker interaction. However, working to spread positivity in the workplace in basic ways really make a difference. We know that hospitals and medical facilities are frequently very high-stress environments, although there’s something to be said about really making an effort to increase cooperation through random acts of kindness or positivity.<\/p>\n

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It’s important to keep in mind that not all attempts to spread positivity in the workplace will be successful, at times being met with resistance. That’s something you’ll need to consider as not to frustrate certain people or situations further. Nonetheless, if no one makes any attempt to encourage or support team members then these things may go overlooked longer than is healthy. What have you got to lose!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While nursing can be one of the most rewarding professions out there, it\u2019s often one of the most stressful as well. Maybe you\u2019ve spent the day dealing with difficult patients, treating serious injuries, or just didn\u2019t sleep well last night. No matter the situation, you may\u00a0need a little extra positivity during your shift. It\u2019s likely […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[802,197,801,800],"class_list":["post-4549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-nurse-tips","tag-getting-along-with-coworkers","tag-nursing-tips","tag-positivity-in-the-workplace","tag-spreading-positivity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4549"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4558,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4549\/revisions\/4558"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}