The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, presents
B is for Balance: A Nurse’s Guide for Enjoying Life at Work and Home

Indianapolis – The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) proudly presents its latest book, B is for Balance: A Nurse’s Guide for Enjoying Life at Work and Home, an indispensable manual for nurses who seek to manage the delicate balance between life and work. Especially relevant in light of nurse staffing shortages, B is for Balance gives tips and tricks for nurses looking to calm their often overworked and overscheduled lives.

B is for Balance offers advice everyone can use – reducing stress and boosting quality of life – but is written specifically for nurses. Authored by Sharon M. Weinstein, the book shares secrets from her perspective as a mother, wife, clinician and business owner. With chapter topics ranging from the spiritual and psychological (“Knowing Your Purpose,” “Dream Big” and “Destiny in Balance”) to the practical and sensible (“Putting Technology in Its Place,” “Eat, Sleep and Be Merry” and “Workplace Balance”), Weinstein gives her readers invaluable tips for achieving that perfect life harmony.

“Nurses know about balance and are the first to encourage their patients and clients to find balance in their lives,” Weinstein says in her book’s introduction. “Unfortunately, nurses frequently find themselves doing the opposite of what they recommend: they work too much, they don’t eat well, they sleep too little, they don’t exercise and they don’t slow down when they get sick. While it seems a daunting task to slow down, it is a task worth doing.”

B is for Balance will give nurses the help they need to lead simpler, more harmonious lives. Whether a veteran of the health care industry or fresh out of nursing school, nurses will find that B is for Balance has the ability to improve the quality of life of those who read and follow Weinstein’s advice.

Trade paperback, 6” X 9”
Approximately 175 pages
ISBN: 978-1-930538-81-8
$19.95 retail price non-members; $17.95 active honor society members 

About the Author

Sharon M. Weinstein is the author of more than six texts and more than 150 peer-reviewed publications. Sharon is also the president and founder of Core Consulting Group and Core Wellness International. A former member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Succession Committee, Sharon also served as a member of the Governance Council and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Chapter. She received her master’s degree in health management and gerontology from North Texas State University, a certificate in health administration from Trinity University, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and behavioral science from Wilmington College and a diploma from Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. She is now adjunct clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing.

Advance Praise for B is for Balance: A Nurse’s Guide for Enjoying Life at Work and at Home

“Sharon Weinstein’s B is for Balance helps us connect the dots in the midst of life’s chaos and shows us how to access our energy, our vitality and our calmness each day. This book is a goldmine of easy-to-follow, life-enhancing activities, with how-to’s for measuring our balance and finding the time to do it. By following these suggestions and knowledge, we can truly tap into our purpose for living as well as our joy and wisdom.”
-Barbara Dossey, RN, PhD, AHN-BC, FAAN
International Co-Director, Nightingale Initiative for Global Health
Author of Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice

“In today’s frenzied world, most of us have more to balance in our lives than ever before. We are driven in a stress-filled, complicated life style that has us wired 24/7. Doing it all, no matter what the cost, is a way of life today. But, we really cannot do it all; we only think we can. B is for Balance is a must-read. It makes you focus on responsibility to self and how that will balance your life. Find your balance and let this book help you.”
--Rita M. Carty, RN, PhD, FAAN
Professor and Dean Emeriti, College of Health and Human Services
George Mason University

 “B is for Balance is a truly inspiring book that grabs your attention and makes you stop and think about what’s really important in life. I was reminded over and over again how balance can reap astonishing benefits. B is for Balance will undoubtedly compel readers to look inside themselves and examine how they manage competing demands with taking care of themselves. Everyone with a busy life should take time to read this book to rediscover how balance can lead to a more healthy and fulfilled life.”
--Col. John S. Murray, RN,PhD, CPNP, CS FAAN
President, Federal Nurses Association

“Unlike other books in this genre, B is for Balance addresses the unique concerns of professional nurses who embody the equally important roles of spouse, parent, and friend. The information is timely, relevant, and to the point. Even though this book is a quick read (a real plus for busy professionals), the messages endure well beyond the completion of the final chapter. I immediately found myself wanting to share the gift of this reading with colleagues and family members alike.”
--Susan Tocco, RN, MSN, CNS, CNRN, CCNS
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist, Orlando Regional Medical Center

For more information or to purchase the book, please go to http://www.nursingknowledge.org/.

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The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Founded in 1922, the honor society has inducted more than 400,000 members in 86 countries. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and others. The honor society's 469 chapters are located at 586 institutions of higher education throughout Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, the United States and Wales. More information about the honor society can be found online at www.nursingsociety.org.