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Why I Quit My Corporate Sales Career To Become A Nurse
I am a second-career RN who took an unconventional path into the nursing profession. Here is the story of why I left a successful and decade-long career in medical device sales to become a nurse.
Working Mom Health Tips For 12 Hour Shifts
As a working mom and nurse who works 12 hour shifts, I know I will be gone for very large chunks of time. So I do my best to make sure things are properly set up at home for my family and myself the day before. Additionally, as a ER nurse I know how important it is that I take good care of myself so I can continue to give the best possible care to my family and patients. After all, I can’t expect others to listen to my health education if I don’t take my own advice and stay healthy too. Here are my top 3 priorities for keeping myself and my family healthy as a nurse who works 12 hour shifts.
Maternity Leave For Nurses: How To Financially Prepare
Nurses work extremely hard to care for patients. Yet when they have a baby of their own they barely have time to bond with them before they head back to work. Add the financial strain into the mix and it can become very stressful and overwhelming. Here are 8 actionable tips about how to financially prepare for maternity leave as a nurse.
8 Pumping Essentials For Nurses Who Breastfeed
Breast feeding can be hard for a new mom (it certainly was for me!). Then, when I finally got the hang of it, my maternity leave was almost over and I had a whole new problem to figure out: How am I supposed to continue breastfeeding while working as a busy registered nurse? Well, its been one year and I am still pumping successfully as a nurse working in the emergency department. The #1 thing I have learned is that if you don’t plan ahead, pumping at work as a nurse can be extremely difficult. But with the right pumping tools and a lot of determination you will find that you can make pumping fit right into your busy nursing schedule! Here are 8 pumping essentials that nurses need to pump at work.
Pregnant Nurse Precautions To Consider At Work (Updated For COVID-19)
As an ER nurse who delivered my second baby in early 2018, I have done a lot of research about occupational hazards that pregnant nurses must be aware of when working at the hospital. My intent was to make sure that it was safe for me to continue working in such a physically demanding environment with so many potential occupational hazards. Pregnant nurses shouldn’t be afraid to work in the hospital. In fact, I am so glad that I was able to continue working safely because it helped me save money for maternity leave. Read on see how you can stay safe and healthy while working as a pregnant nurse!
