The overall health and well-being of nurses, nursing students, and nursing faculty is currently receiving attention from nursing groups, including the American Nurses Association (ANA). At the June, 2012 ANA convention in National Harbor, Maryland, an entire day was dedicated to strategies and suggestions to assist nurses in achieving wellness. Motivational speakers addressed issues related to diet, sleep, change, physical activity, and environmental concerns. One way to obtain information related to this timely topic is to access BestNursingDegree.com (http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/). The Web site provides a link to an approximately 5-minute interview with Suzy Harrington, DNP, RN, MCHES, who is the director of the ANA Center for Health, Safety, and Wellness.

The Web site also provides a New Nurse Survival Guide with information related to nursing education, finding a job in nursing, and health-related suggestions for practicing nurses. The education link suggests strategies for NCLEX preparation and discusses nursing as a second career. The Job Hunt resource lists interview tips and suggestions for developing a resume. On the Job addresses malpractice insurance, hospital politics, and avoiding burnout. This section also provides a blog for new nurses to share experiences and suggestions related to physical and emotional health.

The Web site is simple to navigate and provides useful information for students, faculty, and practicing nurses. The resource could also be used by faculty as a reference for those seeking information about nursing education or to assist new graduates develop the materials needed for job interviews.

Source: BestNursingDegree.com. Want to Learn More About Nursing? Start here. Available at http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/. Accessed on June 21, 2012.

Submitted by: Robin E. Pattillo, PhD, RN, CNL, News Editor at [email protected].