Comments on: Staying healthy as a travel nurse is sometimes easier said than done http://ilovetravelnursing.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/staying-healthy-as-a-travel-nurse-is-sometimes-easier-said-than-done/ Blog about travel nurses career and resources Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:55:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mike http://ilovetravelnursing.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/staying-healthy-as-a-travel-nurse-is-sometimes-easier-said-than-done/#comment-23 Mike Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:24:34 +0000 http://ilovetravelnursing.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/staying-healthy-as-a-travel-nurse-is-sometimes-easier-said-than-done/#comment-23 thanks for writing about this - creating consistently healthy nutrition and exercise habits is critical to success in a high-stress, physically demanding role like nursing. whether traveling or on staff, having the stamina to stay focused and sharp even in the waning hours of a long shift is so important for patient safety. for more tips, articles and info related specifically to RN fitness and wellness, visit http://blog.revitals.com thanks for writing about this – creating consistently healthy nutrition and exercise habits is critical to success in a high-stress, physically demanding role like nursing.

whether traveling or on staff, having the stamina to stay focused and sharp even in the waning hours of a long shift is so important for patient safety.

for more tips, articles and info related specifically to RN fitness and wellness, visit http://blog.revitals.com

]]> By: Laurie http://ilovetravelnursing.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/staying-healthy-as-a-travel-nurse-is-sometimes-easier-said-than-done/#comment-21 Laurie Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:41:35 +0000 http://ilovetravelnursing.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/staying-healthy-as-a-travel-nurse-is-sometimes-easier-said-than-done/#comment-21 True, it can be a challenge to eat right, live right and do right when you’re travel nursing. When I’m away from work, I find that  mindful exercise like Tai Chi keeps me on the healthy track. But when co-workers put out that “friendly” tray of doughnuts and coffee, it can be tough to see the virtue in a plate of fresh vegetables. If I remember that food is fuel and that a varied diet is a key to feeling better and working better, I may have the strength to walk on by. Maybe this article on the <a href="http://www.50statesstaffing.com/travel_nurse_news_feb07.html#root" rel="nofollow">virtues of vegetables</a> will keep you away from the nutrition-free snacks. Or possibly this easy recipe for a healthy <a href="http://www.50statesstaffing.com/travel_nurse_news_june07.html#picnic" rel="nofollow">chicken salad</a>, perfect for travel nurses on the go. Good luck – maybe I’ll see you at the salad bar! True, it can be a challenge to eat right, live right and do right when you’re travel nursing. When I’m away from work, I find that  mindful exercise like Tai Chi keeps me on the healthy track. But when co-workers put out that “friendly” tray of doughnuts and coffee, it can be tough to see the virtue in a plate of fresh vegetables. If I remember that food is fuel and that a varied diet is a key to feeling better and working better, I may have the strength to walk on by. Maybe this article on the virtues of vegetables will keep you away from the nutrition-free snacks. Or possibly this easy recipe for a healthy chicken salad, perfect for travel nurses on the go. Good luck – maybe I’ll see you at the salad bar!

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