Posts Tagged ‘wellness’
Keeping Summer Allergies and Asthma in Check
Please enjoy this guest post by Alicia Schwartz, MSN-Ed, PCC, CCM, RN of VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans As summer begins, irritants like pollen and smoke are more likely to cause asthma attacks. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, asthma is a chronic disease that affects about 8% of Americans, and is…
Read MorePutting Your Health First This Spring Can Bring Year Round Wellness
Please enjoy this guest post by Alicia Schwartz, MSN, PCC, CCM, RN of VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans Spring is the perfect time to lighten up and spring clean – both your mood and your diet; the season provides an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, which not only taste good but are also good for…
Read MoreWinter’s Last Hurrah Can Increase Your Risk of Dehydration
Please enjoy this guest post by Ann Marie Moran, RN of The Eddy Visiting Nurse Association with VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans. Ann Marie will be a guest on RNFM Radio in the fall of 2016. Dehydration occurs when someone loses more fluids than they take in, leaving the body with an insufficient amount of water…
Read MoreNursing Meets The Hula Hoop Girl EPS 190
On episode 190 of RNFM Radio, we engage in an inspiring and fun conversation with Caroline Sanchez, a Masters-level nurse based in San Diego who is also widely known as The Hula Hoop Girl. Caroline is a successful, passionate nurse entrepreneur, and her consistent message of “standing in the center of your joy” is powerfully…
Read MoreGaining Perspective and Staying Satisfied in Nursing, RNFM Radio EPS 184
In this intimate conversation between Keith and Elizabeth (Kevin was en absentia for episode 184—were his ears burning?), our hosts delve into what’s been on their mind vis-a-vis nurses and nursing. The conversation revolved around a number of key topics and talking points that sparked the conversation; that list includes: Nurses’ workload Nurses’ lack of…
Read MoreThe Balancing Act
Please enjoy this guest post by Sharon Weinstein, one of our esteemed 2014 RNFM Radio guests! Think about it – you are only as good as you are balanced! And your workplace plays a pivotal role in your ability to be well, feel well, and live well. A workplace is only as good as how…
Read MoreThe Art of Nursing
Well folks, Nurses Week is almost here, and we want you to know that both Kevin and Keith are taking part in a special online event that you don’t want to miss. This event is “The Art of Nursing” and will be hosted by none other than our friend, Elizabeth Scala. Here’s a description of…
Read MoreHealing, Transformation and Miracles
Judith Redwing Keyssar, a nurse, author, healer and alumna of RN.FM Radio, is currently undergoing treatment for a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She has shared some thoughts in a recent blog post, and gave her permission for excerpts of that post to be shared with the RN.FM Radio community. Reminding us of the power of…
Read MoreOne Way to Protect Your Energy this Holiday Season: Make a Conscious Choice
Please enjoy this beautiful and authentic guest post by our friend and frequent RNFM Radio guest, Elizabeth Scala. As I erase the ‘15’ on my Christmas-countdown chalkboard (yes, I still do this) and replace it with today’s ‘14’, I realize we’re getting closer and closer to (for those who celebrate) the ‘big day’. For many…
Read MoreNurses Play An Integral Role in Survivorship Care
Please enjoy the following post by Jeanne Simard, Corporate Vice President of Oncology Rehab Partners. Jeanne was our esteemed guest on RN.FM Radio on August 12, 2013, and we highly recommend listening to her wonderfully informative interview which focused on the specialty area of cancer rehabilitation and prehabilitation. Rehabilitation has become the standard of care…
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