New Year, Fresh Energy As we step into 2026, let’s embrace renewal—not through overwhelming resolutions, but through simple, sustainable rituals. A mindful pause between shifts, a glass of water before charting, or jotting down one word that captures your intention for the year can create powerful ripples of resilience. What’s your one word  for 2026? Share it with us—we’ll feature a few in next month’s issue. Setting Wellness Goals for the Year The start of a new year is the

The Top 5 Professional Resolutions of 2026 (and what nurses are actually  demanding) Nurses aren’t walking into 2026 with vague wishes and vision boards. They’re walking in with receipts. Across union negotiations, national advocacy priorities, and everyday “I can’t do this like this anymore” conversations, the profession is crystal clear about what must change: staffing that matches reality, workplaces that are safe, systems that respect clinical judgment, and careers that d

Enjoy our Power Up Moxie APP digital newsletter. ❄️ POWER UP NEWS DECEMBER 2025 Rest, Reflection & Resilience for the Season Ahead   🎁 The Gift of Rest As the year winds down, rest becomes more than a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy. In healthcare, rest is often postponed—but it’s essential. December is the perfect time to reframe rest as a leadership strategy and a wellness priority. Nurses are often the last to pause, yet the first to feel the weight of fatigue. This mon

Power Up Nursing , the nation’s leading nurse well-being and healthcare culture innovation platform, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BUZZ , the new affordable leader in HIPAA-secure, unified healthcare communication. This partnership is designed to support hospitals, physician practices, nurse teams, and community health organizations with the communication tools they need to improve patient outcomes, reduce medical errors, and strengthen compassionate, effi

Partnering with AWHONN, Kaiser Permanente & The Principles of CARITAS™ to Reignite the Flame – Healing Nurse Burnout Together, Power Up Nursing is proud to be a contributor to the future of maternal child health nursing. There are moments in time when the nursing profession does not simply need another training, another webinar, or another checklist. It needs to be reawakened. On December 4th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM , Power Up Nursing  will bring its heart and mission to th

If you are at a Power Up Member hospitals that uses our nurse well-being and vitality app, you are familiar with our monthly Power Up News digitally. If not, we are sharing here on our blog every month going forward! POWER UP NEWS NOVEMBER 2025   GRATITUDE IS EVERYTHING: November Health, Healing, Eating, and More   Gratitude as a Healing Force   November invites us to pause and reflect—not just on what we’re thankful for, but on how gratitude itself can heal. Research shows t

The number one predictor of a long, healthy life… isn’t your lab work. It’s your people. 🧡 That’s right: a landmark Harvard study following people for decades found that the quality of close relationships is the strongest predictor of both how long and how happily we live. Not cholesterol. Not weight. Not even blood pressure. And yet, nurses – the ultimate “people people” – are often some of the loneliest, most exhausted humans in the building. We give everything to our pati

Nurses dedicate countless hours caring for others, often under challenging conditions. Their compassion and resilience make a profound difference in patients' lives every day. When the holiday season arrives, finding the perfect gift to express gratitude can feel overwhelming. Choosing something thoughtful that acknowledges their hard work and supports their demanding role can brighten their holidays and show genuine appreciation. This guide highlights ten meaningful holiday

POWER UP NURSING IS PROUD to be cohosting with Kaiser-Permanente Northern California a 4-hour workshop in nurse renewal and leadership in partnership with AWHONN East Bay Chapter. Rose Horton, President of AWHONN National will be our opening keynote with a focus on the state of maternal child health nurses and the protection and promotion of their well-being in the future of healthcare. Registration is in-person and virtual. Email us at info@powerupnursing.com to receive the

By Power Up Nursing™ | Because Healthy Nurses Power Healthy Hospitals Every nurse knows what it feels like to hit that wall — the mid-shift fatigue, the skipped meals, the double-back nights that leave your body wondering which time zone it’s in. The truth is, even the most dedicated nurse can’t pour from an empty cup. Nutrition is fuel, and when your shifts are long, your stress is high, and your body clock is constantly adjusting, your nutritional needs become… different. �

A Skyscape-Buzz Case Study At Power Up Nursing , we are proud to share this outstanding white paper from our trusted health-tech partner, Skyscape Buzz® —a company leading the way in AI-driven, data-powered clinical communication  that strengthens hospitals, enhances patient satisfaction, and helps nurses thrive. For nearly three decades , Skyscape  has delivered mobile and cloud-based solutions that connect providers, streamline workflows, and improve HCAHPS and quality metr

Nurses are the single most influential factor in driving high HCAHPS scores—through communication, responsiveness, and compassionate care. Their daily interactions shape patient perception and directly impact hospital reimbursement and reputation. How Nurses Shape Hospital HCAHPS Scores—and Why It Matters In today’s healthcare landscape, patient experience is currency . The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey—administered to patien

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