When Nursing gets…spooky 0__0
Sometimes, things do go “bump” in the night while on the clock. Some may brush it off and others may deny, but we all must face this fact: there’s more than meets the eye in nursing. We work in a very interesting field where we see many sides of one person, including the sides that make our hair stand up! From visiting a patient in their eerie home to dealing with the aftershock of post mortem care, nurses are exposed to a lot of different energies that may affect the care being provided.
So to combat uneasy vibes and any ghouls that may be lurking around, here’s a few ways to keep your calm in creepy situations and continue practicing with confidence!
Take a deep breath and evaluate the situation: Get centered and put your thinking cap on! Is it possible that any environmental factors (creaky infrastructure, pests, wind) are causing the creep?
Get spiritual: If you believe in a higher power, get connected! Whether you call it “prayer“ or “meditation“, talk to your higher source and ask for guidance and strength if you’re scared!
Get charmed: Have a special item that brings you luck or comfort? Use it at work (if it’s small enough, of course)! Charms can keep us grounded and serve a mental token that we are safe!
Confide in others: Share your experience regardless of what others may think—nine times out of ten, your coworkers are in the same boat as you! Opening up about your experiences builds a sense of support and validation that you are in your right mind.
Make peace and retrain your brain: Not all paranormal activity is malicious! Once you realize this fact, your experience will change for the better! Think of “Casper” as the bodega cat that hangs around from time to time. They may cause a little stir, but they mean no harm!
If all else fails, leave: You bring you to the job—if you can’t function, then the job can’t be done! Not only would you be doing a disservice to yourself, but to the patient as well, Be honest with yourself and start planning your exit. Remember, you are of sound mind and nothing is worth your sanity!
Hopefully these tips will help you push through the HALLOWday season! (tee-hee, see what I did there?)
Thanks for reading and happy nursing!
