The Fresno Unified School District’s first contract proposal submitted Thursday to the Fresno Teachers Association includes an 11% salary increase over the next three years, which would depend on state funding. The district had previously agreed to pay 100% of health premiums to individuals. Families of three or more would pay a monthly premium of […]
How nurses manage their mental health and well-being while sharing compassion with their patients – evolving role
Nursing is a profession that requires nurses to provide compassionate care and support to patients while managing the demands of their work. Daily stress and workload can significantly affect nurses’ mental health and well-being, making it essential that they prioritize self-care. In India, nursing is a critical profession, with nurses forming the backbone of the […]
Teens who were freshmen in 2020 are moving on.
My daughter was a freshman when she started having real fun in high school—the kind that involves a willing friend and a bottle of vodka. I’ll never forget coming home early to find two girls passed out on the couch and throwing up on the rug… but that’s another story. (Really good. I have crime […]
How nurses manage their mental health and well-being while sharing compassion with their patients – evolving role
Nursing is a profession that requires nurses to provide compassionate care and support to patients while managing the demands of their work. Daily stress and workload can significantly affect nurses’ mental health and well-being, making it essential that they prioritize self-care. In India, nursing is a critical profession, with nurses forming the backbone of the […]
How do you know motherhood prepared you for entrepreneurship
Sometimes a full-time mom is so entrepreneurship-ready that she feels ready to launch a … [+] business even when the kids are still at home. And even with the responsibilities and time constraints of being a mother, launching your own business can still be a real possibility. Getty Being a full-time mom is a lot […]
The dirty capitalization of ‘self-care and wellness’
If you identify as a Gen Z member like I do, most of you will understand the influence that social media platforms like YouTube and Tumblr had in “raising” us. These platforms cultivated many of our interests, looking at aesthetics and even professions. In the early 2010s, a particular trend emerged on YouTube, where influencers […]
FUSD offers 11% salary increase to professors in 3 years in the first contract proposal – GV Wire
The Fresno Unified School District’s first contract proposal submitted Thursday to the Fresno Teachers Association includes an 11% salary increase over the next three years, which would depend on state funding. The district had previously agreed to pay 100% of health premiums to individuals. Families of three or more would pay a monthly premium of […]
Bell family honors Bennett’s Mill nurse for saving a life
Tyson Bell with Bennett’s Mill High School Nurse Martha Runyan. Runyan’s attention to care led to a diagnosis of a potentially life-threatening condition, saving Tyson’s life. School nurse Martha Runyan means the world to the Bell family. His quick thinking and attention to detail probably saved Tyson Bell’s life. Tyson, who just completed 8th grade […]
Teens who were freshmen in 2020 are moving on.
My daughter was a freshman when she started having real fun in high school—the kind that involves a willing friend and a bottle of vodka. I’ll never forget coming home early to find two girls passed out on the couch and throwing up on the rug… but that’s another story. (Really good. I have crime […]
Is mental health support a key element of an inclusive work culture?
A decade ago, conversations about mental health support in the workplace have simply been swept under the corporate rug. The stigma surrounding depression, anxiety and stress was so prevalent that these issues went unrecognized. But today, 81% of workplaces have increased their focus on employee mental health. As we peel back the layers of corporate […]