The first step is to accept the inevitable, which is that nurses are required to work on the holidays. Nurses are essential team members who ensure patients make a speedy recovery. When entering nursing, you must be aware that in most jobs nurses are required around the clock 365 days a year. While some nurses may be lucky and be off on the holidays, the majority of nurses will be working on some of the major holidays. Here's how to make holidays fun while working as a Registered Nurse. Presentation created by AccessPortal, the most widely used online nursing video library. Sign up here for your 1-month free trial: accessportal.com/1-month-free-trial

1. How to make Holidays fun while
working as a Registered Nurse

2. Introduction
So, you just realized that as a RN you will be working over the holidays
and wonder how this could possibly be fun. Well, relax and get ready to
have some fun. The hard work of nursing school and studying for the
NCLEX-RN are over, you survived the interviews and now it is time to
have some fun on the job.

3. Acceptance and Positive
Attitude
The first step is to accept the inevitable, which is that nurses are required to
work on the holidays. Nurses are essential team members who ensure patients
make a speedy recovery. When entering nursing, you must be aware that in
most jobs nurses are required around the clock 365 days a year. While some
nurses may be lucky and be off on the holidays, the majority of nurses will be
working on some of the major holidays.

4. Once you have accepted the reality, try and stay positive. If you show up
to work with a smile on your face and a positive attitude, hopefully it
will impact others, especially the patients in a positive way.

5. Celebrate together
Since you are all working this holiday season, plan to have some fun while you
are there. Dress up in holiday attire or colors if permitted. Simply adding a little
color, can brighten up how you feel and make your patient’s smile.
Plan a pot-luck meal for your shift and invite all team members to participate.
This makes everyone feel welcomed and important. It will provide you all with
the opportunity to relax and get to know one another a little better.

6. Brighten Your Patient’s Day
Patients are usually disappointed about being in the hospital on holidays
as well. So, you cheer them up by celebrating with them. Learn which
holidays are important to your patients and then think of ways to make
them feel special. Think of ways to safely have fun on your unit and get
your patient up and moving safely.

7. Perhaps, hang a sign in your patient's room or decorate their room, play
holiday music, have pastoral care visit them, include them in unit
celebration or activities. Holiday activities are not just for children,
everyone enjoys a little fun.

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