{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5dde704326b06ba47dc0ce6c/641ac0bf130af5001101ce64?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to switch off at the end of your shift","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5dde704326b06ba47dc0ce6c/1575281680144-4c7db19dddaf073e987a9ee626bfb7eb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>At the end of a shift, many nurses find it a challenge to leave the day behind.&nbsp;</p><p>You may find yourself constantly going over events that happened at work, or wondering how a patient is faring.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode of the Nursing Standard podcast will provide the tips and tricks you need to switch off after your shift.&nbsp;</p><p>Our guest is RCN Nurse of the Year Ana Waddington, who is a paediatric critical care outreach nurse.&nbsp;</p><p>Ms Waddington speaks to RCNi editorial assistant Serafina Basciano about the importance of having a moment to unwind before leaving work. In her case, it’s reminding herself of three positive things that happened that day.&nbsp;</p><p>She also discusses an incident with a young patient that tipped her over the edge and tells listeners that there is no shame in reaching out for help.&nbsp;</p><p>Ms Waddington speaks about activities that she does to help her decompress and reminds nurses to set aside some time every week to practise self-care.</p><p><br></p><p>For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5dde704326b06ba47dc0ce6c/episodes/rcni.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rcni.com/podcast</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nursing Standard"}