Happy 2020 - Holistic Nursing will be our focus for January. I try to select articles that are published within the last five years, but these two articles really stood out in their ability to capture the essence of holistic nursing. For the third post of our journal club year, please read Holistic Nursing: Focusing on the Whole Person, and Holistic Nursing: Remembering Our Roots . For further information about Holistic Nursing, you can go to the American Holistic Nurses Association home page AHNA . We also have an active AHNA chapter at CTCA - Chicago, you can contact Cindy Ingram at cindy.ingram@ctca-hope.com for further questions.
Questions
What are the core values of holistic nursing, and how could they be integrated into our practices at CTCA-Chicago?
The second article states that nurses are experts at caring for others, and novices when it comes to caring for themselves. Why is self care so important for nurses and other health care providers to practice? What do you currently do for yourself that represents self care?
Discussion Question
As we have done in the past, review your New Year's resolutions from our January 2019 and see how you completed. If you achieved your goals - great, if not we have a fresh new year to try, and try again! Please share what your greatest achievement for 2019 was, along with what you hope to accomplish in this new year.
Please send your answers to melissa.luebbe@ctca-hope.com. I am a little off schedule, so our next journal club article will be in March.
Goal for 2019 met: passed OCN
ReplyDeleteGoal for 2020: maintain wellness routine, reduce stress where able(LOL), do some serious purging of my house
Congratulations Julie. That was indeed a very difficult test that took much dedication and studying for me to pass. You should be very proud of yourself. Well done.
DeleteThanks John, so glad it's over!!! Put so many things on hold preparing for it-hours and days I will never get back...
Deletecongratulations Julie that's a great accomplishment!
DeleteDid you feel a heavy weight being lifted off your shoulders when you saw the word "PASSED"? I had to look several times to make sure I didn't imagine it! I'm glad it's over too!!!! Nicely done Julie!
DeleteCongratulations Julie for passing your OCN
DeleteCongrats on passing your OCN!
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DeleteMy goal for 2019 was to re-new my CNOR certification. I was successful in doing so. For 2020, I hope to reach level 4 in the ACE clinical ladder. I have never reached that level before.
ReplyDeleteGood job John!!!!! I believe 100% you can get level 4 in ACE clinical ladder! I know how hard of a worker you are and will achieve this with flying colors =)
DeleteThat's awesome John!! And I wish you luck getting level 4!! Its a lot of hard work but definitely a great feeling and doable!!
DeleteI know you can do it John
DeleteWe're all rooting for you John, We know you will be able to do it.
DeleteWow John! Level 4 will be quite an achievement for sure! That's a lot of work, but I know you will do great!
DeleteI like Julie's "purging the house." It is something hard to do... letting go of stuff, especially if memories are attached to it. But I aspire to purging, what to do with crates of beanie babies???
DeleteMy greatest achievement for 2019 was to lose weight by eating better, bringing my own lunch to work everyday and to avoid surgery on my cervical spine by being diligent with my physical therapy home exercises.
ReplyDeleteI bring my lunch every day too-it is a Sunday ritual to get everything lined up and portioned out-totally worth it!
DeleteThat's a great accomplishment. I may steal that idea for one of my goals this year, banking on vendor lunches at work has not worked out well for my diet or wallet!
DeleteLooking back at my 2019 resolution, I was not able to get my CPAN. But my new resolution for 2020 is to get my CPAN by June of 2020 because it is now a requirement. I feel that my greatest achievement in 2019, was knowing that if I discipline myself, I was able to eat healthy and exercise more than I have before. I must admit, the holidays set me back some but I am determined to get back on my healthy journey to live a better quality of life!
ReplyDeleteGet it girl!! I know you can do it!! And that's awesome you were able to eat healthier and exercise more to care for yourself!
DeleteYou've got this CPAN girl!! I'm thinking about going for my CAPA, but I'm still traumatized from the OCN lol.
DeleteCPAN, CAPA, IT, OCN... that's nothing, you got this, G.O.A.T.
DeleteCamille you can do it. I mean CPAN is a hard test but you are equipped to succeed. I believe you can do whatever you want as long as you really want it. You already validated yourself that you can do what you wish. Good luck!
DeleteFor 2019 my goal was to get to get back down to my pre-wedding weight.... definitely did not happened. my greatest achievement of 2019 was probably finishing our house remodel. now this year I plan to focus more on myself, eat healthier, and make sure to go to the gym at least 5 days a week!
ReplyDeleteGood goals! 5 days a week is ambitious!! Congrats on the house remodel
DeleteYou go girl! Finishing a house remodel is HUGE! It probably feels AMAZING! Focusing on ourselves is tough sometimes, but it also teaches those around us how important it is and helps us be our best for them! You have fabulous goals! Best of luck to you in 2020! :)
DeleteMy goal was to prep for the ONS certification.I started out soundly preparing and it dwindled as I became more busy and stressed at work with the continued changes in nursing roles.I was happy that I improved my tennis game and I consigned some of my artwork. My plan is to eat better and work harder to get my house ready to be sold
ReplyDeleteTotally get it Mary! I am so glad you are able to play tennis regularly though! I would like to try pickleball sometime-seems to be a popular thing now? See ya at Repeat Street:-)
Deleteyeah Mary and yes so happy we can play tennis together!!!
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ReplyDeleteOne of my goal for 2019 is to pass the OCN, I'm still working on it but I am able to eat healthier and exercise more last year and planning in continuing this healthy habit
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous at you eating healthy and eating your vegetables.. hopefully I can do the same this year.
DeleteOne of my goals for 2019 was to maintain Level 4 clinic ladder which I did. I also said to learn Spanish as a healthcare provider....did not complete. Oh well, I will keep trying on that one. For this year of 2020, I am hoping to maintain level 4 ACE clinical ladder. On a personal note, I have 2 children getting married this year so I really don't have to many ambitious professional goals with all the family stuff. Happy 2020 everyone and stay healthy and happy!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo weddings in one year! That will be fun and busy. Enjoy every minute of it as it passes very quickly.
DeleteWell Chris, you can't say you didn't try learning Spanish, all of us in the IM clinic know you did, especially Margarita ;). Enjoy your boys weddings this year!
DeleteYou can do it Mary!! Let's see some pictures of your talents, your like your mom :)
ReplyDeleteMy goal for 2019 was passing OCN which I accomplished. Looking forward to 2020 professionally to continue being involved with UBC and R&R council. Personally to find more time to travel.
ReplyDeleteLaura, Congratulations on passing your OCN! What a great accomplishment. I know how hard the exam is. I love your plans to travel more. I hope you are able to take some amazing trips.
DeleteOne of my goals is to be mind full of my health by using holistic approach, I believe it is a working progress, I need to do more exercise & be diligent. I enrolled in the aromatherapy research this year so starting in positive note. OCN test is still in the process.
ReplyDeleteI have recently started using an oil infuser, sound machine and do research on different types of food and their benefits. I'm right there with you!
DeleteImelda, you can do it. You can take the OCN test and be proud of this accomplishment. Then it is done for a lifetime.
DeleteTo be honest I do not even remember what my new years resolution was last year so I think its a safe bet that I did not achieve them. I know in general last year I tried to be more involved in counsels, which I did accomplish for volunteering to be co-chair of our outpatient UBC. For this year I do not have any resolutions regarding work, I have decided to focus on personal development goals and growing my family.
ReplyDeleteI also do not remember any goals from last year. But I really like your goal to do self development and family focus.
DeleteOne of my goals for 2019 was to pass the OCN which I did in May. (I'm still a little surprised that I passed.) Goals for 2020 include cutting back on my sweets intake and learning to accept all the imperfect things about myself. So far cutting down on sweets is far easier than accepting my imperfect self lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Kim on OCN! I also am cutting back on sweets this year... I feel once I get passed the first two weeks, it gets easier. I also think you should give your imperfect self more credit :) I once read something to the effect of "we see ourselves so often that we forget to appreciate the beauty a stranger sees".
DeleteA goal I had for 2019 was to obtain level 4 in the clinical ladder. I did accomplish this goal. In 2020 I would like to be more involved with the UBC as well as hospital wide counsels.
ReplyDeleteI honestly can't remember what my goal was for 2019 but for 2020 I would like to attempt and pass the first time on the OCN Certification. I hear it's not an easy one so I'm up for the challenge.
ReplyDelete-Danyel Scharff
Good for you Daniel! You can do anything you put your mind to do! You’ve got this! Great goal for 2020!
DeleteWe are always up for challenges, we can do it!!!
DeleteMy greatest achievement for 2019 was the clinical ladder. I also want to pursue it for 2020. I always strive to stay healthy, eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and exercise. Each year I try to do better.
ReplyDeletesounds like a great goal for 2020..
DeleteMy goal for 2019 was to pass my OCN which I did not successfully complete. This will remain my goal for 2020 which I am actively working on. When I pass my OCN, I will be able to get back to Clinical Ladder Level 4. Personally, I plan to do 5 new things that I have never done before in the year 2020. Happy New Year Everyone!
ReplyDeleteSheila - sorry to hear you didn't pass first time but I give you a big "high five" for sticking with it and not letting it get you down! You can do it ! Love your motivational attitude.
DeleteI am confident you will be successful this year, Sheila! I love the goal of trying 5 new things!
DeleteIn my Sunday School class, someone read a devotional about making new years resolutions. It said that the most important part of making a resolution is the time taken to reflect on the previous year, self examining and looking forward to goals in the coming year. Keeping resolutions rarely are kept (at least by me). But hearing it worded in that way took a lot of guilt and burden off of what ever it is that I decided to make a priority. Instead I used the beginning of this year to reflect on personal/professional accomplishments and made plans on how I could improve or continue those things that helped me to grow.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a new years resolution for 2019 on Journalphoria since I am new to the Journal club this year. My greatest accomplishment in 2019 is the on boarding of 2 new surgeons in the surgery department for the Thoracic specialty line. In 2020, I hope to become more involved in UBC and participate in research studies and committees.
ReplyDeleteMy resolution for 2019 was to say no when overwhelmed! I am still a work in progress here, but am really beginning to see my need more quickly, whether at work or home.
ReplyDeleteMy greatest achievement in 2019? Spending a week in Nigeria on mission with my church in June, as part of a medical team. So many people! A precious time.
As for 2020-my goal will be to push through to more regular and consistent exercise. Good for my body and soul!
A great goal for 2020.
DeleteWhile I do not remember what my goals were for 2019 I do plan on making time in 2020 to focus on myself and getting back to living my healthier lifestyle. This will include changes in diet and getting back to walking everyday outside. It has always helped me to relieve stress and refocus.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Walking outside is a favorite de-stressor for me as well! My goal is a healthier diet and lifestyle in 2020 as well. Cheers to a healthier and prosperous 2020!
DeleteBrenda Chiappetta
I have a 50% success rate on my previous goals. But for January 2019 goals, I can honestly say that I am about 80% . We traveled to a lot of places, I got to relax and had a great time. I also successfully passed my CEN exam as well. But the hardest thing for me is to eat healthy and exercise regularly......BUT it is a working progress.
ReplyDeleteSo for 2020, I will put more time, effort and talent to eating healthy and exercising regularly. BUT I NEED HELP!!!! aside from Impossible Whopper, anyone who knows how to cook a vegetable that will taste like meat ( beef, chicken or pork ) please let me know. And thank you in advance....
I agree Alex. Healthy eating and making time to exercise is hard. Too much convenient and comfort food available. With others being the priority to care for, it is hard to find time for oneself. Let's figure this out Alex. I'll be encouraging you.
DeleteJust eat vegetables, so you can live longer! #YOLO! You got this!!!!!!!!! G.O.A.T!
DeleteAlex, I am with you my friend. I just joined Weight Watches to get a handle on my eating and am now working on heading back to the gym. I am also working night shift again so that is my added wrench to life and trying to get a balance with work/life. I am here for you.
DeleteIn 2019 I finished my MSN in nursing Education. My other goal was to use the renewal room at least weekly which I was able to do most weeks in 2019. For my goals for 2020, I will educate myself with weekly video’s and podcasts on nutrition and detoxification in the body along with getting more sleep-as sleep is just as important as nutrition. Finding more ways to incorporate self-care into my life and taking time to de-stress more.
ReplyDeleteHere’s to a healthy and successful 2020!
Brenda Chiappetta
Wound Care
Brenda sleep is a good one! I also want to try to get more sleep in 2020. It is so healing for our bodies and our minds! Best of luck with your goals! :)
DeleteCongratulations Brenda! I always admire your ability to accomplish so much!
DeleteI looked up my 2019 goals in last year's Journalphoria as I could not remember them. I wanted to build up friendships as I let that slide when involved with my kids. Now we are empty nesters so my husband and I started having Trivia Contest parties and invited friends, neighbors, family. We created the categories and questions, made teams, then had competitions at our house. Tons of fun!!!!It was social time totally unrelated to oncology. That was a satisfying accomplishment as I value relationships and this nurtured the friendships I wanted to grow.
ReplyDeleteFor 2020, I hope to be an asset to the Northeast Illinois ONS chapter as the vice president. I hope to help Carin, the president, in multiple ways and learn the president role as I transition into that role in 2021. Personally, I hope to be a resource and mentor to my daughter as she transitions from college BSN student to her first nursing job after May 2020.
(Plus We will keep throwing those Trivia Parties!)
I can't remember what my goals for 2019 were. I did achieve level III for clinical ladder for the first time in 2019. Usually it is level II for ACE. This year's goals will be to maintain level III or achieve level IV. Obtaining my CNOR and coming up with a workout regimen and sticking to it are also on the list.
ReplyDeleteI can’t recall my goal from last year. I am planning to work toward passing CNOR and maintaining level 3 clinical ladder. I am also committed to continue on healthy diet and balanced life. I hope to improve my exercise routines and work on self care as a main goal for 2020. I am focused on doing morning meditations and improving my sleep.
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ReplyDeleteMy goal last year was to complete my BSN and I did it! This year I want to obtain my OCN. I have always done level 3 clinical ladder and I really want to keep that level if not go for level 4. I also want to work on eating a cleaner and anti-inflammatory diet. My body suffered a lot in 2019 with inflammation and stress and I want to do what I can to reduce that this year. Best of luck to everyone on completing their goals this year! :)
Stephanie
Congrats on the BSN Stephanie! Good luck on preparing for your OCN!!! YOU GOT THIS!
DeleteWent back to look up my goal for 2019....
ReplyDelete"As we all know health care has changed and we are all feeling the effects of this here at MRMC. So, my goal is to try to continue to have a positive and thankful attitude in this changed environment!". This is definitely still true and will continue to be my focus for this year. It seems that once we get used to changes that are made, more changes happen. But I am still thankful to be doing a job that I love what I do, so I will continue to try to focus on the positives and let go of any negativity.
This will continue to me my goal as changes are the way of life around here and in healthcare.
As we all know this is still a big thing around here! Once again, for the 3rd year in a row, this will continue to be what I strive for. I feel like everyone should try to strive for this. I feel that morale has gone down and we should all realize that we are all on the same boat and all have been effected. We should put forth effort to stay positive and care for one another as we do for our patients.
Tina,
DeleteI totally agree with you that we all need to stay positive and hope for the best with all of the changes, and continue to help each other out in the best way that we can.
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ReplyDeleteIn 2019 I was pregnant with my second child, so my goal I focused on was to have a healthy and happy pregnancy! This year for 2020, I hope to pass my OCN and to get a Level 3 for clinical ladder.
ReplyDeleteMy goal for 2019 was maintaining my OCN certification this year to renew for another 4 year period. It is due for renewal this year 2020, so will continue this goal.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah
Also, my greatest accomplishment for 2019 was providing CLABSI and Me training.
DeleteUnfortunately, I didn’t accomplish my goal last year of obtaining my OCN. I will continue to work towards that goal this year as well has spending more quality time with my family. I would also like to start exercising more to improve myself mentally and physically. My greatest accomplishment last year was participating in the clinical ladder and gaining a level 2. I will strive for holding a level 2 again this year. Happy New Year all, let’s make it great!
ReplyDeleteI had a goal to complete my BSN program and graduate and also obtain my OCN. I unfortunately did not obtain my OCN, however I have 2 classes left of my BSN and plan to graduate in April!! That is such a satisfying thing to say out loud! God willing I will have obtained my BSN in 2020 and that felt like a lifetime ago I started. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. This year I decided to go to a plant based diet and so fat i am still in it. Hoping to continue in this journey.
ReplyDeleteJolie,
DeleteApril will be here before you know it! Your BSN is a big accomplishment and the light will shine bright when you are all done. Guess what, February will be here this week! :) Patricia Adams
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ReplyDeleteNinfa L. Bontes 1/29/2020
ReplyDeleteI haven't achieved my OCN as of yet, which was my 2019 goal. I am working in getting certified this year if time will allow for studies. Will continue to work hard on it.
Ninfa,
DeleteTime always seems to be a disadvantage but kudos to you for working towards your OCN. It does take a lot of time to study to sit for your exam. I hope you find plenty of extra time.
Patricia Adams
I accomplished my goal for 2019 by acquiring level 4 for clinic ladder.
ReplyDeleteFor 2020 I am hoping to have a healthy year. Mentally and physically. My health has always been something I have to keep at the forefront of my mind and it can be exhausting. It is something I do not have complete control of but have I have lost 30 pounds and do my best to stay on top of my appointments/medications.
Patricia Adams
ReplyDeleteMy goal was to achieve my BSN in 2019. I was able to reach that goal. It was a total weight off of my shoulders and left me with a major sense of accomplishment. For 2020, my goal is to find peace. There are so many things beyond my control and I want to find a way to accept those things without worrying so much. I also plan to schedule a lot more me time.
My goal for 2019 was to walk away from my desk for 30 minutes during the day. I feel that I was partially successful in this because it does not happen all the time. I will continue to try to make this happen when able.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest accomplishment for 2019 was passing my OCN exam!
2019 has been a year where I have showcased bravery and confidence in being part of the Nursing Resource. I must say it was a year filled with challenges, but nonetheless very fulfilling. This year I am pushing myself to acquire my OCN certification which I have set forth last year but did not happen. Happy NEW YEAR to all and wishing everyone a blessed year of continued success.
ReplyDeleteFor the past year I as a part of my goals I have passed my CPAN certification but for some reason I failed to continue with the ACE ladder, so my goal this year is to make sure I will participate again with the clinical ladder program at least achieve level 2.
ReplyDeleteI’ve reviewed last years goals and found that I probably consider them partially met. I was able to informally mentor a nursing student, but wish we were able to have more interaction. I continue to want to improve upon my exercising regularly, and have once again started a regimen....hopefully will keep it going this year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Everyone! One of my goal's for last year was to renew my Holistic Nursing certification and I did accomplish that goal. I also was excited to complete my clinical ladder for 2018-2019. This year I have set goals to lose weight and have joined Weight Watchers. Again I am working on my clinical ladders. As always, my goal has always been to learn at least one new thing with each shift I work. Thanks everyone and again Happy New Years!
ReplyDeleteIn 2019 I achieved my BSN which was my major goal for last year. Personal wellness goals was to stress less.
ReplyDeleteGoals for this year is to obtain OCN. Personal goal to improve my health.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful start to 2020!
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