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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Putting your best foot forward as a nurse isn’t always about mindset and how you’re being perceived, although still important. Supporting your feet, which in turn supports your body to actually perform your job is a vital need. Many professionals do spend quite a significant portion of their working hours on their feet and I…

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All Is Not Well In Lunch Lady Land

I remember as a kid relying on our nation’s school lunch program. I was among the “free lunch” kids due to our household income, or lack thereof, and sometimes this was the only substantial meal I had each day. After my mother’s failing health, which resulted in her losing a pretty well paying job, our…

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Can Working Out Help Prevent Injuries?

As nurses we know that work related injuries can be high for our profession. Below is a contributing post about these daunting statistics, and a brief overview about the benefits of an exercise routine.  According to the Economic Policy Institute, on the job injuries alone cost $192 billion a year on average in the United…

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Workout While on Business Trips

Were you embarrassed because your arms were wiggling and jiggling every time you gestured toward your PowerPoint at your last business meeting? Or are your pants becoming just a tad too tight? Sneak in some workouts while you’re on the road. Business trips can make it hard to stay in shape. Hours spent sitting in…

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Organizing and Taking Care of Your Work Clothes

Being a nurse doesn’t always equate to working in an environment where scrubs are the standard attire, although this contributing article has a couple of nuggets of information about caring for your scrubs. Regardless of  what you’re putting on before heading out the door, what you do ahead of time will help you look the part…

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It’s Always Something

A phrase often used around here thanks to my wife is that, “It’s always something.” This speaks volumes when it comes to our lives, especially with three boys in tow. I’ve never been one for the “Hallmark holidays.” You might think I’m a bit grumpy for not wanting to make a big deal about Father’s…

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Aligning with Your Partners

The road less traveled as an entrepreneur can be an intimidating and sometimes isolating experience. One of the key successes of traveling these roads is an aligned partnership. These partnerships can really have a huge impact on the outcomes of your enterprise. Before starting a business or considering a much larger leap forward with your…

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Happy Nurses Week: How’s Your Week Going So Far?

We of course celebrate nurses everyday around here, and over at RN.FM Radio. Have you gotten involved in our #NurseGive giveaways yet? Well it is definitely not too late. We’re running them all week. I really just wanted to take the opportunity to honor each and everyone of you out there for the incredible supports…

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