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The Supported nurse Blog
also featuring guest blog writers and shared articles from the experts



You’re not “bad at slowing down.” You’ve just gotten really good at rushing.
Nurses Week 2026 Shauntel Howard, MSHI, BSN, RN-CHC Trauma Debriefer | MHFA Certified Founder | ChartLyfe.com Wake up. Rush. Get ready. Rush. Go to work. Rush. Come home… somehow still rushing. Even when there’s nothing urgent. Even when you’re tired. Even when you want to slow down. At some point, your body learned: keep going. Stay alert. Stay productive. Stay on. And now? Slowing down doesn’t feel natural… it feels uncomfortable. So you push through. Handle everything.
May 121 min read


From Surviving to Thriving: Three Nutrition Challenges Busy Nurses Face During 12-Hour Shifts (and Real-Life Ways to Overcome Them)
Nurses Week 2026 By Kara Wilson, RD, LDN, CPT, Dietitian for Nurses If staying consistent with your nutrition habits during long shifts feels impossible, it’s not a lack of discipline or willpower—you just haven’t been shown the strategies that actually work for your busy nurse life. If you’re a nurse, you already know the reality: long shifts, unpredictable schedules, and constant demands can make it feel nearly impossible to stay consistent with your nutrition. And it’s not
May 113 min read


The Power of an Intentional Nursing Career
Nurses Week 2026 By Kimberly Chow, DNP, MBA Co-founder, Nursefully Nurses Week is complicated, and we're not going to pretend it isn't. Healthcare organizations continue to think that free food, team shout-outs, and small trinkets help nurses feel truly seen. Honestly, some of it lands; pizza is delicious and a free umbrella never hurt anyone. But there's a reason nurses roll their eyes when the week comes and goes without anything actually changing. Because the gap betwe
May 104 min read


Debriefing Decision Tree
Nurses Week 2026 Debriefing The Front Lines Debriefing Resource Center Want to connect with Debriefing The Front Lines? https://debriefingthefrontlinesinc.org Debriefing The Front Lines and information about the founder, Tara Ryan Kosmas, RN, MSN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR is listed on The Supported Nurse Mental Health Page
May 91 min read


Resources Designed for Leaders
Nurses Week 2026 Debriefing The Front Lines Debriefing Resource Center Want to connect with Debriefing The Front Lines? https://debriefingthefrontlinesinc.org Debriefing The Front Lines and information about the founder, Tara Ryan Kosmas, RN, MSN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR is listed on The Supported Nurse Mental Health Page
May 91 min read


Commitment to Service Begins with a Commitment to Yourself
Nurses Week 2026 Debriefing The Front Lines Debriefing Resource Center Want to connect with Debriefing The Front Lines? https://debriefingthefrontlinesinc.org Debriefing The Front Lines and information about the founder, Tara Ryan Kosmas, RN, MSN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR is listed on The Supported Nurse Mental Health Page
May 91 min read


The Work is Hard and the Heart is Human
Nurses Week 2026 Debriefing The Front Lines Debriefing Resource Center Want to connect with Debriefing The Front Lines? https://debriefingthefrontlinesinc.org Debriefing The Front Lines and information about the founder, Tara Ryan Kosmas, RN, MSN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR is listed on The Supported Nurse Mental Health Page
May 91 min read


Debriefing The Front Lines Debriefing Resource Center
Nurses Week 2026 Quick Access Guide for Busy Shifts Want to connect with Debriefing The Front Lines? https://debriefingthefrontlinesinc.org Debriefing The Front Lines and information about the founder, Tara Ryan Kosmas, RN, MSN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR is listed on The Supported Nurse Mental Health Page
May 91 min read


Why Nurses Struggle to “Turn Off” — And What Actually Helps
Nurses Week 2026 By Jennifer Alvarado RN-BSN, CCHt Clinical Hypnotherapist If you’re a nurse, you already know the feeling. You can leave a long shift physically exhausted… and still find yourself lying in bed replaying the day. The patient you’re still thinking about. The tasks you didn’t get to. The quiet question that lingers: “Did I do enough?” This isn’t a lack of discipline. It’s not poor time management. And it’s not something as simple as “just relax.” It’s your nervo
May 82 min read


Is Your Caffeine Habit Harming Your Health?
Nurses Week 2026 By Marissa Sharkey, Registered Dietitian Want to connect with Marissa? support@marissa-sharkeynutrition.com Marissa's bio and links are listed on The Supported Nurse Professional Resources Page. Insurance is accepted by Marissa Sharkey Nutrition. marissa-sharkeynutrition.com Get your FREE Meal Prep Guide- https://marissa-sharkeynutritionllc.kit.com/mealprepfreebie
May 71 min read
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