10 tips for Staying healthy as a Nurse
Nurses are advocates of health promotion and healthy living, however it is often seen that nurses neglect their physical as well as their emotional health. It is rightly said that 'you cannot pour out from an empty cup', hence it is important that you fill your cup with good health and positivity so that you can give your best to your patients . Here are 10 tips for nurses to have a healthy work life: Tip Number 1: Eat healthy A recent study by Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that nurses often skip meals, and snack on unhealthy and less nutritious food that is easily available. This may be attributed to the long work hours or to working in shifts. Although it may seem difficult to consume a full complete meal during your work hours , it is very much possible to maintain good nutrition with healthy food that does not take long hours of preparation time. Pack some food items for work when you leave home. These may include energy bars/ pr