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It's Friday, November 28th, 2025.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN Hello All, it's Friday November 28 th , 2025. I pray everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving Day. A quick reminder to just keep going! Stop skipping the gym. Stop skipping your meditation. Stop your negative self-talk. Stop caring about people who don't care about you. Stop selling yourself short. Stop living someone else's dream. Stop being scared and Just do it. Stop . Start over. Let's go- Scarpino Keep going! You've made it thro

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LaQuita Burden, BSN, RN

11 hours ago2 min read

We are Bringing Our Hearts to San Francisco

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

Power Up Staff

1 day ago2 min read

It's Friday, November 21st, 2025.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN Hello All, it's Friday November 21st, 2025, I pray everyone has a beautifully restful weekend. The kindness you give doesn't disappear. Even if it feels unnoticed or unreturned, your softness makes the world a little lighter. You never know who needed your patience, your smile or your gentle words. Keep showing up with love . You're planting seeds that will bloom in ways you may never fully see- Unknown Trust the process. We always end up

For Nurses By Nurses

LaQuita Burden, BSN, RN

Nov 211 min read

POWER UP NOVEMBER NEWS

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

Power Up Staff

Nov 186 min read

The 6 Predictors of Nurse Longevity and What to Do to Live Longer & Healthier

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

tanyamarieabreu

Nov 127 min read

Top 10 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts to Show Appreciation for Nurses

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 Staff

Nov 83 min read

Join Us DEC 4 in California to Talk Maternal Child Nurse Vitality and Leadership

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

Power Up Staff

Nov 72 min read

Nurses, Do You Know What Supplements You Really Need?

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. �

Power Up Staff

Nov 32 min read

AI-Driven Healthcare for Improving Patient Outcomes, Satisfaction Scores, and Nurse Retention

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

Tanya Abreu, MA

Oct 302 min read

Nurses Are the Backbone of Healthcare Quality—Here’s Why That Matters During National Healthcare Quality Week

National Healthcare Quality Week (October 19–25, 2025) is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. As healthcare systems strive for safer, smarter, and more equitable care, nurses are leading the charge. At Power Up Nursing, we believe that recognizing and resourcing nurses isn’t just good practice—it’s essential to quality itself. 🩺 Nurses: The Architects of Quality According to the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, quality care is defined across six

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Power Up Staff

Oct 232 min read

INCREASE HCAHPS SCORES with Power Up Nursing

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

Power Up Staff

Oct 203 min read

It's Friday, October 10th, 2025.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN Hello, All its Friday October 10th, 2025, Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but...

For Nurses By Nurses

LaQuita Burden, BSN, RN

Oct 101 min read

Better Health for Nurses in One Affordable Resveratrol Supplement

Resveratrol Supplements for Nurses is Proven Preventive Medicine Preventive Medicine for Nurses Resveratrol — the plant compound once...

Power Up Staff

Oct 92 min read

Celebrate Nurses Month 2026 with “Dance It Out” — Free for Your Hospital!

Register today to participate this coming May 2026 Are you planning something special for Nurses Month in May 2026 ?Power Up Nursing™ invites your hospital to join a nationwide celebration that honors the nurses who move us — in every sense of the word. NURSES DANCE IT OUT — A Celebration of Our Nurses and the Communities We Serve This joyful event is offered at no cost to participating hospitals and provides everything you need to host a meaningful and memorable celebrat

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Power Up Staff

Oct 52 min read