Mar 7, 2023
Ready to unlock the secrets to increased
energy for a busy shift? Join Caroline, Laura, Maritess, Neil, and
Parker as they share their own struggles, stories and personal
approaches to achieving greater energy and well-being as busy
nurses.
As a
nurse, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating
healthily is an important part of this. Eating a balanced diet can
help to keep your energy levels up, maintain your physical and
mental health, and support your overall
wellbeing.
One of
the biggest challenges for nurses is finding the time to eat
healthily. Working long shifts and long hours can make it difficult
to make healthy choices. With busy shifts, it can be tempting to
grab a quick snack or a sugary energy drink to get through the day.
However, this can lead to feeling sluggish and unproductive in the
long run.
It is
important to plan ahead and make sure you have healthy snacks on
hand. This could include fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, or
whole grain snacks. These snacks will provide you with energy and
nutrients that will help you to stay alert and focused throughout
the day. In addition to snacks, it is important to make sure you
are eating regular, balanced meals. This can be difficult with a
busy schedule, but it is important to make time for a proper
meal. Eating a balanced meal will provide you with the
nutrients you need to stay energized and healthy.
Finally, it is important to stay hydrated.
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and a lack of concentration, so it
is important to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Carry a
water bottle with you and make sure you are drinking enough
water.
To
recap, eating healthily is an important part of maintaining a
healthy lifestyle. As a nurse, it is important to make time for
healthy snacks and meals, and to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Eating healthily will help to keep your energy levels up and
maintain your physical and mental health.
Neil's advice for
healthy eating is to focus on having nutritious meals and snacks
throughout the day. He suggests eating smaller meals more
frequently and planning ahead so that you have healthy food options
available. He also recommends drinking plenty of water throughout
the day to stay hydrated and energized.
Maritess's advice for healthy eating is to make
sure to have a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables,
proteins, and complex carbohydrates. It's also important to stay
hydrated and get enough sleep. Lastly, it's important to take
breaks throughout the day to refuel and
recharge.
Caroline's advice
for healthy eating is to make sure to get enough nutrients and
energy to keep up with your busy schedule. Eating a balanced diet
with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins
will help fuel your body and brain and provide the energy you need
to stay productive. Additionally, try to drink plenty of water
throughout the day and limit your consumption of sugary and
processed foods.
Laura's advice for healthy eating is to have
somebody in your life that you can talk to about nutrition and
energy, and to have a formal process in place to keep you honest
and moving forward. She also suggests applying for mentorship
programs and taking advantage of education opportunities to learn
about nutrition and energy.
Parker's advice
regarding healthy eating was to make sure to get enough energy and
nutrition while being a busy nurse. She suggested eating foods that
are high in protein and fiber and drinking plenty of
water.
The co-hosts advised that it is
important to make sure to eat healthy and nutritious meals, even
when life is busy. They suggested making time to plan meals ahead
of time and to find ways to incorporate healthy snacks into your
day. They also emphasized the importance of staying hydrated, as
well as taking the time to rest and
recharge.
SHOWNOTES
00:04:57 Eat
healthy for
energy.
00:07:16 Eat
high-protein
diet.
00:12:19 Eat
nutritious foods
regularly.
00:16:05 Listen
to your body's
needs.
00:24:41 Drink
water to stay
hydrated.
00:27:03 Eat
consciously and
hydrate.
00:30:26 Make
impactful changes.
CO-HOSTS
Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born
and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a
nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first
task in 1985 and then in 1991, immigrated to America. She currently
serves as a Nurse Leader. She has also been afforded the wonderful
opportunity to teach Med Surg Review Courses across the United
States and in Europe for AMSN. Collecting air miles and sharing
stores along the way, she is thrilled to join the Podcast team and
recognize that the specialty of medical surgical nursing is alive
and well. Caroline lives with her husband Jimmy, in metro Atlanta
and has two grown daughters, Jennifer & Emily.
Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN has been a
nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology.
She has held many positions throughout my career including
management and leadership. Laura obtained her MSN in nursing
education in 2018. Since then, she has worked as a bedside
educator with both experienced staff and nurse residency with
specialties in end of life and mentorship. She is currently
working as an NPD practitioner for oncology and bone marrow
transplant units.
Neil H. Johnson, RN, BSN, CMSRN, is a
native New Yorker that has settled in North Carolina for the last
24 years. He has worked his way up the Nursing ladder from a C.N.A
to achieving his BSN, and is in pursuit of his MSN in Nurse
Education. He has worked in Oncology, Palliative, Behavioral
Health, but his heart always brings him back to Medical-Surgical
Nursing, where he holds his certification.He is currently a FLEX
pool Med/Surg night nurse for Moses Cone Hospital System, floating
to 4 facilities.
Chelsea Parker RN, BSN, CMSRN was born and
raised in Newport News, Virginia. She attended the University of
Virginia and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in
Nursing. Since then she has pursued geriatric and palliative care
nursing and developed a love for general medicine, which is where
her foundation for med-surg nursing was built. As a young nurse
looking for ways to bridge engagement between generations of
nurses, she is excited about what this podcast will mean for
AMSN.
Maritess M. Quinto, DNP, RN, NPD-BC,
CMSRN is a Clinical Educator currently leading a team
of educators who is passionately helping healthcare colleagues,
especially newly graduate nurses. She was born and raised in the
Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family in
Florida. Her family of seven (three girls and two boys with her
husband who is also a Registered Nurse) loves to travel, especially
to Disney World. She loves to share her experiences about
parenting, travelling, and, of course, nursing!
