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WHAT WE'RE BLOGGING ABOUT

 

* In their post "Who Cares for the Nurses Who Care for You?" authors Jennifer Pettis, Deborah Elliott, Nancy Michela, Noreen B. Brennan, and Mary Anne Gallagher call for legislation to protect nurses' financial, mental, and physical health (https://wp.me/p7sy0l-86R).

 

* "As caregivers, we often ignore our own needs and focus on those of others," writes AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy in her post "Nurses Don't Seek Help When They Need It Most" (https://wp.me/p7sy0l-86A).

 

* In her post "Therapeutic Humor in Nursing: More Important Than Ever," nurse Judy Oliverio discusses connecting with patients through laughter (https://wp.me/p7sy0l-87P).

 

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AND OUR BLOG

"I believe any company employing nurses must incorporate paid mental health days outside of paid time off days." "As a nurse of 32 years, I can see the toll this pandemic has had on us all. May we all stay unified and come up with productive solutions to our current nursing and pandemic issues." "Never be afraid to ask for help. It's a sign of strength, not weakness."

 

JANUARY PODCASTS

 

* Monthly highlights: Listen to AJN editors discuss the contents of the January issue.

 

* Behind the article: Editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with

 

* Betty Rambur and Joyce Pulcini, authors of "Understanding the Language of Health Reform."

 

* Sheri K. Carey and Joshua M. Kies, authors of "Unexpected Learning Opportunities for Nursing Students."

 

* Reflections: Listen to a reading of Danielle Allen's personal essay, "Just One More."