{"id":14251,"date":"2020-09-14T04:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newdirectionsstaffing.com\/?p=14251"},"modified":"2022-01-11T17:17:01","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T17:17:01","slug":"decompress-5-relaxation-tips-for-dialysis-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/decompress-5-relaxation-tips-for-dialysis-nurses\/","title":{"rendered":"Decompress: 5 Relaxation Tips for Dialysis Nurses"},"content":{"rendered":"
Being a dialysis nurse is rewarding, but it can also be stressful.\u00a0 Between long shifts and intense situations, you can easily feel worn out after working in dialysis day after day.\u00a0 It is important to take time to decompress so that you don\u2019t become burnt out.\u00a0 You want to be the best you can be for your patients, and that means taking care of yourself.\u00a0 Wondering how to relax?\u00a0 Here are five things you can try.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Try meditating or breathing exercises<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re trying to figure out how to relax, meditation will probably be one of the first options people give you.\u00a0 It can be very calming and help you reset yourself.\u00a0 There are many apps and videos available to teach you how to meditate.\u00a0 Even doing something simple like paying attention to how you are breathing can have a similar effect.\u00a0 This doesn\u2019t have to be something that takes a long time, either.\u00a0 Stopping for a minute to breathe can make a world of difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Listen to music<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It has been proven that music affects our mood.\u00a0 Taking time each day to listen to calming tunes can actually reduce stress.\u00a0 It is an easy thing to work into your routine, too, no matter how busy your schedule.\u00a0 Just listen to a few of your favorite songs on your commute to and from your dialysis nursing job.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be soft music, either.\u00a0 Whatever helps you destress is the right choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Stay connected<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Being a dialysis nurse takes a lot of time and energy.\u00a0 It can be easy to use all your free time to sleep, but this is hazardous to your mental health.\u00a0 Humans are social creatures.\u00a0 We need to stay connected with each other in order to thrive.\u00a0 Make sure you are hanging out with friends and family outside of work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase \u201claughter is the best medicine,\u201d and it\u2019s true.\u00a0 Finding things to laugh about, whether alone or with friends, can actually boost your mood.\u00a0 Keeping up with friends doesn\u2019t have to become a source of stress, either.\u00a0 A weekly phone call or simple text can be enough to know you\u2019re thinking of each other and boost each other\u2019s spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Exercise<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        This may seem like the opposite of what you want to do.\u00a0 As a dialysis nurse, you are likely on your feet for most of the day.\u00a0 Exercise is the last thing on your mind when you get home.\u00a0 It has been proven, however, that exercising can improve not only your physical but also your mental health.\u00a0 Even something simple like going for a walk or doing a few yoga poses can get your endorphins pumping.\u00a0 Staying healthy in general is important to self-care.\u00a0 This means eating well, drinking water, and getting enough sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Practice thankfulness<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          One last simple way to decompress: be grateful for what you have.\u00a0 It can be easy to get caught up in the day to day and forget what brought you to dialysis in the first place.\u00a0 Whether you have your dream job, love where you live, or just had a really good cup of coffee this morning, focus on things to be thankful for each and every day.\u00a0 You\u2019ll have a more positive attitude and be less worried.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Looking for a new dialysis job<\/a>?<\/span><\/h4>\n

          Maybe it\u2019s your workplace that is causing you a lot of stress.\u00a0 In that case, you could try a new one. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>New Directions Staffing<\/span><\/a> can help you find a position as a dialysis nurse almost anywhere in the country.\u00a0 Call (888) 654-1110 for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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          Being a dialysis nurse is rewarding, but it can also be stressful.\u00a0 Between long shifts and intense situations, you can easily feel worn out after working in dialysis day after day.\u00a0 It is important to take time to decompress so that you don\u2019t become burnt out.\u00a0 You want to be the best you can be…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18166,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[104,89,153],"class_list":["post-14251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthcare-jobs","tag-dialysis","tag-dialysis-nurse","tag-how-to-relax"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14251"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14251"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18167,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14251\/revisions\/18167"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newdirectionsstaffing.com\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}