Aila Accad, RN

Thirty percent of nurses work in areas at the cutting edge, the future of health care. They are in independent practice, homes, community clinics, schools, work settings and provide information via the internet or phone. The demand for nursing is growing. Yet, I propose to you that the largest area of growth or shortage is not in institutional settings. There is an increasing public demand for non-medical, holistic health strategies that can be effectively filled by nurses.

A call to professional nurses to continue their heritage as leaders in health reform. To show-up, speak-up, and step-up at this transformational time of evolution in the health system.

How you define who you are, and the meaning and purpose of life is core to the health of your spirit. You experience spiritual stress when these definitions are challenged or unclear. Here are four tips for de-stressing your spirit.

Fear has a ravenous appetite. It loves to eat up the sensationalized news and negativity in today's media. How can you stop your fear from feasting at this banquet table and terrorizing your life?

Quick tips for understanding and alleviating emotional stress. Once you are aware of stress reactions and patterns, you can take immediate action to reduce the stress and take charge of the situation.

The Mind is a wonderful tool for thinking. However, when the tool becomes the Master, stress is inevitable. This article includes four ways to understand and four tips for handling mental stress. Update your inner mind for essential relief of modern day stress in your life.

Four quick, easy tips for reducing physical stress at home, work or anywhere.