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Due to the nature of their work, nurses and other health care professionals are subject to increased workplace stress, which may lead to burnout and sometimes serious health problems.

Hope, Health, and Humor for Health Care Professionals

Are you familiar with the challenges and joys that accompany the call into the health care profession? The long shifts, the ringing of the call bells, the increasing workload, and the interaction with patients and their families, all contribute to the stress generated and felt. Health care professionals, who mix natural compassion with a touch of humor, excel in promoting an atmosphere of optimism and healing.
Walk with Audrey through some of her humorous and poignant health care moments; be encouraged and motivated to keep the faith while succeeding in your chosen field.

Participants will:

* come to appreciate their calling as health care professionals
* appreciate the value of teamwork
* come to understand the importance of having a humorous outlook to reduce workload stress and improve patient morale
* discover additional ways to relax, and develop stress management strategies to better take care of themselves

TESTIMONIALS

“Audrey Pihulyk was the keynote speaker at East Central Health’s ‘Totally You Conference’, presenting three sessions titled “Hope, Health, and Humor for Health Care Professionals”.
The sessions were well received by the participants who saw her as being warm, positive and engaging, delivering the message in an inspiring manner. She was exceptional in reading her audience and tailoring her presentation to fit the group. Many of the attendees noted her capacity for humor, fun, and laughter and appreciated the information she gave which could be successfully applied to many daily situations.”

“Of particular note, was Audrey’s ability to make attendees feel special and valued in their chosen field. It is with pleasure that we recommend ‘Nurse Audrey’, as a speaker for your next health care conference. She will encourage and motivate the participants in your conference, challenging them to continue to advance in their chosen field.”
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS
ALBERTA EAST CENTRAL HEALTH

“Your talk was an interesting and inspiring presentation touching the hearts of many of the attendees. Throughout your presentation it was evident from the audience’s attention, that you understood exactly the challenges that the nursing personnel faced daily in their work situations. Undoubtedly, this feeling of commonality came because of the experience in your health care career.”
NURSES ASSISTANT CONVENTION

Comments from the COUNCIL OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES ANNUAL WORKSHOP ST. JOHN’S, NF.

“Our sincere thanks for your tremendous contribution to our Annual Professional Development Workshop. The evaluation summaries were quite flattering and showed your presentations were extremely well received and thoroughly enjoyed by all participants.”
PAUL D. FISHER, LPN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REGISTRAR
CLPN, NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR

Attendees’ comments:
“Audrey presented on four different topics throughout the day, some of which were very serious and of great importance to the nursing profession. I absolutely loved the humor she presented, it really perked me up.”

“Audrey made me feel so proud to have chosen to be a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is an excellent speaker and could not have chosen a better time to come to speak to us. She is a great motivator!”

“What a wonderful presenter! She brought tears to my eyes; laughter to my heart and hope to my soul. I am so proud to be a part of the practical nursing profession. Thank you Audrey.”

“Audrey is a very knowledgeable lady with many years of nursing experience. Her sessions were most interesting, humorous and entertaining. This is one of the best workshops I have ever attended. Laughter is the best medicine!”

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