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- Nurses and Nutrition: You CAN Eat Right at Work
It is just after midnight, your shift is well underway and there is a long list of patients waiting for your help. Who has time to eat? Besides, it's hard to find nutritious food at work and you're trying to cut back, right? Don't fool yourself—skipping a meal is one of the worst things you can do for yourself, and there are some healthy options. - "Rock 'n' Roll Nurse", Amanda Overmyer, Recounts American Idol Experience
It could be said that recent American Idol contestant Amanda Overmyer, LPN, is a master of time management. She recognized that the wildly popular TV competition would provide her with what amounted to a condensed version of forging a career in entertainment and she took action. - Night Shift Work Deemed a Carcinogen
Working the night shift has never been easy but scientists now suspect it can even put you at greater risk for developing cancer. After a thorough review of current scientific evidence, an expert working group of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has concluded that shift work involving disruption to the circadian rhythm is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” - Nurse Overcomes Back-Breaking Odds to Return to Patient Care
After her tire tread ripped off, the sport utility vehicle that Fran Fine, LPN, was driving rolled six times and landed upside down. She couldn’t feel anything below her neck, nor could she move. The accident broke her neck in three places and she had a 100 percent dislocation of the spinal column. - Stress Less: Caring for Patients without Being Overwhelmed
Everyone experiences at least a modicum of stress in their daily lives, but when too much stress piles on, it can make it impossible to get anything done. While it's important to remain alert to patients' needs, there are techniques to help even the most frazzled nurse feel less stressed and to provide better care. - RN Helps End-of-Life Patients Complete Projects of Remembrance
Oncology nurse, Rita Stern, RN, BS, BSN, witnesses patients and their families struggle with the reality of death every day. She also sees how the struggle can be replaced with peace and acceptance when they are engaged in meaningful activities aimed at tying up loose ends and giving patients an avenue for leaving a legacy for their family members.
