This document provides 5 lessons for nurse Olympians. The first lesson is to do daily checks on stress, emotions, and cultural competence awareness to take care of your mental health. The second lesson is that competence and training are important to provide quality care, so nurses should regularly review materials and procedures. The third lesson is to stay up to date on the latest research, equipment, and specialize when possible to achieve greatness through evidence-based practices that provide safe, competent, and high quality care. The fourth lesson is that no one knows everything, so nurses should not be afraid to look things up or compare themselves to colleagues. The fifth and final lesson is to accept praise humbly and focus on helping others rather than seeking personal

1. 5 Top Lesson for Nurse Olympians
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Half the Battle Is in Your Head
daily stress checks
daily a self emotion intelligence survey
daily cultural competence awareness
self cognitive behavorial priorities suited for your clients
2. Competence Gets You Everywhere
Nursing never ends it extends beyond your facility doors
do reviews over old material
do competencies over old and new procedures
do head check on first priority and it's interventions
If you forget move on...We're not Robots..Open that Med Surg---It's there
And Don't be too proud...Ask for training
3. Position for Greatness
My saying is "Nursing is a Profession Not a Person"
Stay on top of the game:
the lastest research
the latest drugs
the latest equipment
Don't forget Your Picot
Seek Specialization...we're all different!
Greatness is......
EBP
Safe
Competent
Striving for Highest Quality time with your clients
Team Involved--don't be a laggard---Follow Well to Lead...
Don't bully check your "Know how", "Your aspirations", "Your inspirations",
"Guard your unintentional intentions"
Join the Advocacy Group--March for Legislation..
4. Fall Down---Get Up!
No one knows every answer on the Exam
No one remembers every drug--look it up
No one remembers all steps---look it up
No one is competing but everyone is trying their hardest to best care for
client--stop looking down on colleagues
Finish your degree not matter how old
Start your career not matter how many obstacles
Educate your nurses no matter how diverse
5. Accept Accolades
If you need a pat on the back everyday--check your balance closet lots
achievements go unnoticed...it comes from the Heart!
Your are the Solution bring them Not Problems...
The Answer Lies Within---don't be afraid to take a moment to reflect...the
correct answer, intervention, response will come!
You Are Your Own Boss---how do you grade yourself others will too....
For Once focus on Others...they are just as qualified...don't be critical
If you got to brag about the moment, is that true accomplishment
Don't follow any Path...Own your Own!
Inspired By MN...2014 Olympics