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The Neuroscience of Art: A Cool Wellbeing Strategy for Nurses During the Summer Heat
wellbeing doesn’t always mean escaping outdoors. Sometimes, it’s found in standing still, in front of art that whispers calm back into your life.

Tamara Ramirez MASF, BSN, RN SD
Aug 214 min read


Why We Use A Wholistic Instead of a Holistic Approach to Nurse Wellbeing
You may have noticed that we spell wholistic with a “w.” That’s not a typo—it’s intentional. And it reflects something deep about who we are and what we believe about healing, nursing, and being human.

Tamara Ramirez MASF, BSN, RN SD
Aug 43 min read


The Powerful Skill of Empathy: A Nurse’s Superpower
Empathy isn’t always easy. It asks us to be present, to be vulnerable, and to offer the most human part of ourselves. But in doing so, we discover a profound truth: empathy is a superpower that transforms not only our patients’ experiences—but also our own.

Tamara Ramirez MASF, BSN, RN SD
Jul 174 min read


A Circle of Care for Nurses | CODE YOU
The future of nursing depends not just on policies or staffing ratios—but on nurses being supported at the deepest levels.

Tamara Ramirez MASFSD, BSN, RN, SD
May 304 min read


How to Use Positive Memories to Soothe Stress, Anxiety, and Discomfort
Positive Memory Mindfulness is a simple yet powerful way to engage your mind and body in healing through recall and presence.

Phyllis Morton MSN, RN, CSD
Mar 183 min read


Revitalize Your Soul: A Nurse's Guide to Well-Being, Connection, and Renewal
We believe the soul needs four essential things —Quiet Moments, Gratitude, Giving Back, and A Future Hope. Just like food and water,

Phyllis Morton MSN, RN, CSD
Feb 54 min read


The Art of Gratitude: How Nurses Find Beauty in the Tension of the Holiday Season
Gratitude often begins with paying attention: noticing the beauty around us, the support of others, or even the small victories of the day.

Tamara Ramirez MASFSD, BSN, RN, SD
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Holidays are Coming: Don't Hide
I offer an approach I have used for years to stay present and to be comfortable and stress-free in your own home.

Gwen Lawrence
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Nurturing Hope in Nursing:
By holding onto hope, we can visualize and create a better way forward—not just for ourselves but for everyone we care for.

Tamara Ramirez MASFSD, BSN, RN, SD
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Beyond Wellness:
Embrace the journey toward wholistic well-being—it's a path that takes us beyond survival to thriving

Tamara Ramirez MASFSD, BSN, RN, SD
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Intuition: A Vital Tool in Helping Nurses Unlock New Dimensions of Healing, Compassion, and Connection
Intuition plays a pivotal role in clinical judgment, enabling nurses to assess situations quickly, anticipate needs, and respond effectively

Phyllis Morton MSN, RN, CSD
Mar 21, 20242 min read


An open letter to new nurses:
Suddenly, I found myself leaning over the hospital bathroom sink, unable to control my tears and struggling to catch my breath

Tamara Ramirez MASFSD, BSN, RN, SD
Jan 23, 20244 min read


The Power of Pause
Incorporating sacred pauses into our nursing practice can be a powerful way to enhance patient care and improve well-being.

Tamara Ramirez MASFSD, BSN, RN, SD
Sep 21, 20233 min read


Going Orange
I spent much of my nursing career as an after-hours hospice nurse. I would oversee 100+ patients from 5 pm until 8 am. All calls came...

Tamara Ramirez BSN, RN, CSD
Oct 12, 20212 min read


That Caring Moment
I could see something healing come over her as she began to shift awkwardly in her seat. We were in a CODE YOU zoom session and had asked...

Tamara Ramirez BSN, RN, CSD
Aug 23, 20212 min read


One of Those Nights
Discovering a Sense of Presence in the Midst of Pain and Chaos I just finished my three months probationary as an RN, and I had one of...

Tamara Ramirez BSN, RN, CSD
Aug 12, 20214 min read
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