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Page 6 • Vermont Nurse Connection November, December 2021, January 2022 Seeking and Finding Balance continued from page 1 and darkness. Finding and keeping life balance is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. It is fraught with trials, errors and starting over again. It’s being served and serving, taking and giving. 3 Whenever we’re out of balance, we feel “off,” as if something just isn’t right. Those bodily signals in and of themselves are messages urging us, often subtly, to get back to a more grounded state. While it’s true that we can (and often do) operate in an imbalanced state of being, it’s always less than ideal and, according to Ayurveda, the root of all illness. 4 The challenge of work-life balance is without question one of the most significant struggles faced by modern man. - Stephen Covey People have an enormous capacity for both conscious and unconscious choices in their lives. Conscious choices involve awareness and skills such as discipline, persistence, goal setting, priority setting, action steps, knowledge of options and recognition of perceptions. We can enhance our awareness, knowledge and new skills, and be active participants in daily living, not passive observers who hope that life will be good to us. Being alive becomes more exciting, rewarding and fulfilling. Even when frustrations arise, the balanced person is Opportunity Awaits REGISTERED NURSES Emergency Department - all shifts Specialty Clinic - per diem Charge Nurse ED IPCU - Urgent Need! - all shifts One Day Surgery - full time Psychiatric Inpatient Adult Day Program To view all current job opportunities, and to apply please go to: www. springfieldhospital.org/ careers Equal Opportunity Employer Signs and Symptoms of Being Out of Balance Sense of failure and self-doubt. Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated. Detachment, feeling alone in the world. Loss of motivation. Increasingly cynical and negative outlook. Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Source: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/ burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm able to recognize choices and decrease the barriers to maximize human potential. 5 Embracing a balanced lifestyle is the foundation of well-being, because it has immediate and long-term effects on our health and wellbeing. It incorporates elements such as developing and maintaining good physical health and fitness, maintaining an appropriate level of energy and vitality, having the ability to express creativity, enjoying emotional and psychological stability, engaging in harmonious relationships, developing effective stress management strategies and coping skills, attaining financial stability, as well as discovering a sense of purpose and meaning in life. If I want to retain my inner peace, I must be willing to consistently and persistently tend to the garden of my mind moment by moment. ~ Jill Bolte Taylor Ph.D., My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey One of the reasons that finding work life balance is so challenging is our thought process. While our thoughts can be our allies, they can also be our greatest enemies. Limiting thoughts weaken and restrict you, keeping you from realizing your true potential; they hold you back and drain your personal power. Empowering thoughts give you strength and build your personal power. They strengthen your connection to your Higher Self. 6 My years of nursing have taught me that there is a place at the center of our being where we all know who we are, where we know undeniably that we are whole and complete and that we need both balance and imbalance. One cannot recognize balance without recognizing imbalance. When we strive for balance, we need to be gentle and forgiving of ourselves. The truth of the matter is that we can’t do it all. Trying to do it all is a set-up for a 24-hour guilt cycle. Instead of continually feeling guilty and stressed in your quest for balance, turn your attention toward doing the very best you can do every day with the time you have and whatever you do, don’t look back! There is nothing I ever need to have. There is nothing I ever need to do. I say NO to the demands of the world. I say YES to the longings of my own heart. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie Nurses have long been considered to be the backbone of the healthcare system and the link between the patient and the physician. Should finding a work-life balance be a priority? My answer is a resounding yes. If we want to be successful as human beings first and successful nurses second then we have to take care of our health and learn to work smarter not harder. Although “work-life balance” is hardly a new concept, nurses everywhere continue to debate how best to achieve it. No single technique works for everyone. The key is finding out what’s most important to you — in your personal life then your career and making sure you prioritize it in your daily plan. The most important thing to remember in the quest for worklife balance is that you may never achieve perfection, but it is well worth the effort to always seek and find balance personally and professionally. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list. ~ Michelle Obama 1 Van Bogaert, P., Kowalski, C., Weeks, S.M., Van Heusden, D., & Clarke, S.P. (2013). The relationship between nurse practice environment, nurse work characteristics, burnout and job outcome and quality of nursing care: a cross sectional survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2013 Dec;50(12):1667-77. 2 Reid, D.P. (1998). The complete book of Chinese health & healing. New York: Barnes & Noble Books. 3 Akradi, B. (2021). Seeking Balance - The intentional practice of exploring all sides of a situation can bring about a more centered perspective – and better quality of life. Retrieved July 8, 2021 from: https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/article/ seeking-balance/ https://chopra.com/articles/seeking-balancefinding-your-lifes-true-north 4 Brady, A. (2020). Seeking Balance-Finding Your Life’s True North. Retrieved on August 30, 2021 from: https://chopra. com/articles/seeking-balance-finding-your-lifes-true-north 5 Dossey, B. M., & Keegan, L. (2009). Chapter 9 Selfassessments. In Holistic nursing: A handbook for practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. 6 Rivas, M., (2012), How to use hidden mind powers and ancient wisdom to create wealth and much more. Retrieved June 12, 2021 from: www.unlimitedinnerpower.com Priscilla Smith-Trudeau, MSM, RN, BSN, CRRN, HNB-BC is board certified in holistic nursing and board certified in rehabilitation nursing. She has been a nurse for over 40 years and understands the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. She brings a holistic, complementary and integrative focus to her practice. When Out of Balance Stop and breathe. Take inventory of your stressors. Say “no” to new commitments. Delegate where possible. Unplug frequently and daily. Set boundaries. Engage in healthy activities. Seek support. Practice gratitude. Source: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/ninestrategies-alleviating-nurse-burnout/ The ANA-Vermont website has been updated: ANA-Vermont.org. We will continue to update and expand the website. Do you want to stay updated on the latest ANA-Vermont has to offer? Learn of webinars offered by the ANA? How you can earn CEU hours? ‘Like Us’ on Facebook. Find us at https://www.facebook.com/VTNurses Questions regarding our social media and website? E-Mail: vtnurse@ana-vermont.org
November, December 2021, January 2022 Vermont Nurse Connection • Page 7 Marilyn Rinker Leadership Scholarship Application Application – 2022 deadline: March 25, 2022 Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone #: _____________________ Email Address: _______________________ Vt RN Lic #______________________ VONL member since __________________ School of Nursing: _____________________________________________________ Currently in which year? 1 2 3 4 year of graduation (if applicable) ________________ Graduate school ________________________ 1st yr __________ 2nd year__________ expected date of graduation_______________ If employed in nursing, current employer ___________________________________ Currently receiving Financial Aid, Grants, Scholarships? Yes ________ No ________ If yes please list the sources_______________________________________________ Please attach to this form: 1. Résumé 2. Most recent transcript of grades demonstrating a cumulative average of 3.0 (B) 3. A brief essay (500 words or less) describing nursing leadership experience and aspirations, community service experience, commitment to serve in Vermont, and financial need 4. At least two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one academic and one work related) 5. Evidence of acceptance in an accredited program leading to an advanced degree in nursing if not yet matriculated. I understand that if I receive an Advanced Degree Nurse Leaders Scholarship, I commit to practice nursing in Vermont for a minimum period of two years following graduation. Student signature: _______________________________ Date: __________________ Return application (with attached materials) before March 25, 2022 to: Martha Buck, VAHHS/VONL 148 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 (802)223-3461/ext. 111 Martha@vahhs.org Marilyn Rinker Memorial Scholarship The Marilyn Rinker Memorial Scholarship Award was established by the Vermont Organization of Nurse Leaders in 2009 to honor Marilyn’s lifelong commitment and dedication to professional nursing practice, nursing education and leadership. Marilyn held many leadership positions during the course of her career such as Nursing Director for Medicine and Cardiology at Fletcher Allen Health Care (University of Vermont Medical Center); Oncology Clinical Coordinator at the Vermont Regional Cancer Center; Clinical Research Nurse and Educator in Vermont and Rhode Island; and, BSN Nursing Program Director at Norwich University. Marilyn also served as the Executive Director of the Vermont State Nurses’ Association and President of the Vermont Organization of Nurse Leaders. This award provides scholarship support in the amount of $1000 for a qualified registered nurse to participate in an approved course of study leading to an advanced degree with an emphasis in nursing leadership. Application Criteria for the Marilyn Rinker Memorial Award 1. Current member of ONL 2. Registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse currently licensed in the state of VT* 3. Demonstrated commitment to nursing leadership as evidenced by participation in professional seminars, organizations, work accomplishments, project, recommendations of peers 4. Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited program that will lead to an advanced degree in nursing 5. Willingness to commit to completing the program as indicated by realistic timeframe. 6. GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent 7. Two (2) supportive professional recommendations 8. A double-spaced, short essay (500 words or less) of the reasons this nominee should receive the award according to the criteria listed above 9. Nominee’s current Curriculum Vitae Nominations must be submitted by March 25, 2022. Annual scholarship award announcement will be made at the member reception and awards gala at the ONL Annual Meeting. *Vermont RNs will receive first priority. Applicants from other states will be considered if there are no applicants from Vermont or the scholarship criteria are not met by applicants from Vermont. https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/6AbihO The Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. 2022 Scholarship Vermont State Nurses Foundation, Inc. 4 Carmichael Street, Suite 111, #215 Essex, VT 05452 (802) 651-8886 Applications for the $1,000 scholarship are open to ANA-Vermont members who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program and who are active in a professional nursing organization. Submit your application by August 1, 2022 by filling out the online form: https://form.jotform.com/62006060892147 Application for the 2022 Pat & Frank Allen Scholarship Vermont State Nurses Foundation, Inc. 4 Carmichael Street, Suite 111, #215 Essex, VT 05452 (802) 651-8886 The Pat & Frank Allen Scholarship is a $1500.00 award given to a registered nurse who is in a baccalaureate or higher degree accredited nursing program. Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2022. You do not have to be a member of ANA-Vermont but priority will be given to ANA-Vermont members, please go online to fill out the form: https://form.jotform.com/62006060892147 Application for the 2022 Judy Cohen Scholarship Vermont State Nurses Foundation, Inc. 4 Carmichael Street, Suite 111, #215 Essex, VT 05452 (802) 651-8886 The Judy Cohen Scholarship is a $2,000 award given to a registered nurse who is in a baccalaureate or higher degree accredited nursing program. Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2022. You do not have to be a member of ANA-Vermont but priority will be given to ANA-Vermont members. To apply for the scholarship, please fill out this form: https://form.jotform. com/62006060892147
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