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Looking for a way to switch off when you’re not at work? The answer could lie in a new craze called forest bathing.

Living a full life is about thriving and not just surviving. Self-care is an essential element of thriving as a nurse or a midwife. How can we adequately care for others if we do not care for ourselves?

Incorporating self-care rituals into your daily routine can help recharge your body and mind after a busy shift.

Embracing the unconventional helped Fran find an exercise that challenged her to thrive.

It can be hard to make yourself a priority when you’re always caring for others. Here are some steps you can take to go from surviving to thriving.

How an injury at work made registered nurse Mark rethink the importance of self-care.

There are over 380,000 registered nurses and midwives in Australia and we want to let every single one of you know what we do!

To all the nurses who dedicate yourselves to caring for others, I thank you!

We support patients, families and colleagues, but sometimes we put our own wellbeing last. How can we build into our day so that we don’t just cope, but thrive?

We understand that sometimes the budget won’t allow for expensive self-care activities, so we looked for some inexpensive options that won’t hurt your pocket.

Sarah* is one of our dedicated support clinicians at NM Support. She sat down with us to share a little bit about her life, professional experience and self-care tips.

It’s been a year since we launched Nurse & Midwife Support – a service we are extremely proud of, and what a year it has been! I have travelled extensively throughout Australia and every stop along the way has led me to passionate and caring nurses and midwives.

To the wonderful midwives who helped me bring my precious child into the world, I thank you!

It’s that time of year; the festive season is upon us. Nurses, midwives and students are often busy at work and home. It can be helpful to find strategies that aid you during this busy time, so you reach January happy and healthy.

Kayla slipped her deep blue scrub shirt over her Adidas singlet and stepped into the corridor of the Emergency department (ED). The lights were bright, the floor was clean. She was nervous.