When you work long hours, finding time to eat healthily isn’t always easy. Grabbing dinner from a fast food joint or having pizza delivered often seems much more appealing than taking the time to prepare a healthy meal from scratch but doing so can have a detrimental impact on your long-term health. As a nurse, you already are well aware of the importance of a healthy diet. You know what you should be doing in terms of taking care of your body, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are doing it. Nurses work long and often erratic hours. Getting on a schedule and eating healthy on a regular basis can…
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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Being a Nurse
Nursing is one of the most satisfying and rewarding career paths out there, and that’s no hollow talk. In fact, a survey from AMN Healthcare showed that nurses are, by and large, satisfied with their career choice, with around 85 percent of nurses reporting emphatic job satisfaction. With a looming shortage of both registered nurses and primary care providers (including nurse practitioners), this is one career path that you can bet will be in serious demand for the foreseeable future. If you’re thinking about becoming a nurse, it’s a good idea to get a general idea of the profession before enrolling in a nursing program. Getting acquainted with the basics…