The Antidote to Bullying – The Power of Relationship-Centered Care©

The Antidote to Bullying – The Power of Relationship-Centered Care©

The Antidote to Bullying – The Power of Relationship-Centered Care©  As someone who has experienced bullying first-hand, I know the pain and trauma it can cause. It can make you feel isolated, helpless, and afraid. It can make you question your worth and your place in the world. It can make you spin in the […]

Mental Fitness – A Solution to Burnout

Mental Fitness – A Solution to Burnout

Mental Fitness – A Solution to Burnout April 2023                                                                                by Liliane de Vries Nurses and their leaders have been experiencing many symptoms of burnout for years, and although Covid is not the cause, it has certainly brought awareness to the outside world. The chaos of healthcare has left us all emotionally, physically and mentally depleted. The […]

Nurses in Pursuit of JOY: An Attitude that Defies all Circumstances

Nurses in Pursuit of JOY: An Attitude that Defies all Circumstances

March 2023                                                                                by Liliane de Vries Nursing is a noble profession that demands a lot from its individuals. Nurses encounter a wide range of situations, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even burnt out. The complexity of care, the turnover of patients leading to more acute care, and the lack of staffing, to […]

A Culture of Caring: Your Guide to Nurses’ Satisfaction

A Culture of Caring: Your Guide to Nurses’ Satisfaction

A Culture of Caring: Your Guide to Nurses’ Satisfaction By Liliane de Vries For most, work always seems to feel like, well, work. Day in and day out, employees embark on a never-ending grind to complete their next task, assignment, project, etc. So, it’s no surprise that a recent Gallup poll found that nearly nine […]

Patients as Partners: Personalised Healthcare on the Horizon

Patients as Partners: Personalised Healthcare on the Horizon

Patients as Partners: Why you should never overlook the human element By Liliane de Vries When most people (patients and providers) think of innovations in healthcare, technological advancement often comes first to mind. With rapidly evolving diagnostic tools, monitoring systems, and cutting-edge treatments, patients are experiencing a drastic improvement in care received, and this upward […]

Finding Joy in Work as a Nurse

Finding Joy in Work as a Nurse

Finding Joy in Work as a Nurse By Liliane de Vries Burnout is a complex, all-too-common, and seemingly inescapable reality facing nurses in Canada today. Healthcare is a rapidly-evolving career path that is as stressful as it is rewarding — and given the growing demands for time, energy and engagement — nurse turnover is on an […]