Male Nurse

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The nursing “trade”

Is nursing considered a career or a trade? I am not just a skilled craftsman, I am an educated professional.

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Chocolate…as a protein substitute

Some say your desire for Godiva is linked to your body wanting or needing protein. Get the facts.

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Hospital-wide dress code?

Doctors can show up in jeans, nurses have to wear scrubs. I believe there should be a basic standard.

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Times…they are a-changin’

I still believe that a nurse’s ‘time in grade’ does not determine their ability or capacity to excel.

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Weight loss calorie burning foods?

Here’s another wonderful myth out there. The idea that there are actual foods out there that ‘help’ you lose weight.

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How healthy do you eat?

The other day I saw some nurses eating their lunch. It was so sugar-laden and fattening that I think I started breathing heavy just listening!

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Peer reviews – for or against them?

Peer review: an evaluation tool that gives you an idea of what your co-workers (peers) think of you.

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Sit-up your way to a trim waistline??

One of the most popular (and most viral) exercise myths out there is not only the most popular…it’s the most ‘unreal’ of them all.

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How green is the grass on your side?

Changing jobs is never easy. Why leave one job and take another? Do you think somewhere else would really be better?

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My secret to weight loss success

I lost 50 pounds. But I eat ‘take out’ food. I eat ice cream. I’m a snacker. And I have a horrible sweet tooth. So…what’s my secret?

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The tough love of nursing

The tough love of nursing

It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. Dirty as in being ‘firm’ or dare I say ‘mean’ is also in our repertoire.

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Rebekah Child

Rebekah Child

Student nurses are frazzled and panicking right now. You’ve been there. Got any advice for us?

Ani Burr

Ani Burr

Male nurses are almost not existent in the clinics. Other than the MDs, I am the only guy on the floor.

Rob Cameron

Rob Cameron

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Sean Dent

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Nicole Lehr