The end of summer, like many others in this parenting journey, is one of those where I constantly find myself reaching for sugary, sweet, quick energy foods that normally involve being covered in chocolate and pretty much both terrible for me, and not really providing long term solutions, any nutrition, or really helping with the energy problems.
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Three Reasons Nursing Is A Perfect Career Choice For Moms
Modern life doesn’t always allow for moms to stay home with our children. Whether you are hoping to pursue a career in nursing due to financial reasons or you simply want to focus on your own career achievements as well, there are several great reasons why this field is the perfect choice for moms. Not only do moms make great nurses since they have a lot of the necessary qualities such as communication skills, time management skills, the ability to plan ahead, forward-think and be prepared for the unexpected whilst also being empathetic; there are also many benefits of working as a nurse when you’re also a mom. Here are some of the top reasons why nursing is the perfect choice of career for a busy mom.
Reason #1. Flexible Hours
As a mom, it can often be difficult to find a job that allows you to fit your working hours around your family life. When you have to do the school run in the morning and be there to pick your little ones up when they return home from class, a regular 9-5 office job can be out of the question, unless you are lucky enough to have a friend or relative who’s able to help you out, or you can afford to hire a child minder. As a nurse, however, you’ll be able to be more flexible with your shifts since nurses are required twenty-four hours a day – it’s certainly not your regular office job!
Reason #2. Peace of Mind
If you’ve ever worried that you wouldn’t know what to do if anything were to happen to one of your children if they were involved in an accident or suddenly taken sick, then becoming a nurse can give you peace of mind and more confidence in your parenting skills. When studying for your BSN to DNP online, you’ll gain a lot of knowledge about treating all types of different patients, therefore you can be there straight away and know exactly what to do should the worst happen with one of your little ones.
Reason #3. Work Anywhere
Family life can be unpredictable and you never know where your family is going to take you. Maybe your partner will be offered a job in a different state or your child will be offered a place at an amazing school in a different area that’s far too good to turn down. One of the best things about being a nurse is that you can always be sure that nurses are in high demand all over the globe, so whether you’re moving to a different town, state, or even out of the country, there should be no issue when it comes to finding a new job as a nurse. Along with that, there are many opportunities for progression and promotion in nursing. Online doctoral nursing programs, for example, can help you become qualified as a nurse practitioner and enjoy more opportunities for work wherever you go.
Are you a mom who’s considering becoming a nurse? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
Benefits Of Being A Mom And A Nurse
Being a mom can help you to become a better nurse while being a nurse will make you feel more prepared for motherhood. Maybe you finished your master of science in nursing before your little ones came into the picture or maybe your nursing career didn’t begin until you were already a mother. Each of these unique roles compliments the other.Here’s what happens when you’re both a nurse and a mother.
Why A Career in Public Relations Is a Great Choice for Women
While living in the developed Western World, sometimes referred to as the global North, has improved significantly in terms of gender equality since the end of the Second World War, there is clearly still some way to go. For example, there is still a clear gender preference for many jobs. There are more men than women working in construction and engineering, for example, while the fields of teaching and nursing favor female applicants.
The debate over whether there are certain professions to which women or men might be inherently better suited is one that has been raging for some time and has been at the front of public consciousness recently, thanks to a controversial memo penned by an employee at Google. It seems, though, that the majority of us are in agreement that a person’s gender should not dictate the opportunities that are afforded to them. The rise in the number of women training for and working in STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) subjects, for example, is encouraging.
Public relations is one of the fields that have traditionally favored women, who comprise almost two-thirds of the profession. More importantly, women make up the majority of management level PR jobs; 59% in fact. This is significant because, generally, regardless of profession, the highest salaried positions are given over to men.
Read more: Why A Career in Public Relations Is a Great Choice for Women
Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes
Diabetes is a growing health condition in the United States and the rest of the Western the world, and in many cases it is something that could be prevented. Because of this, it’s a good idea to understand the different types of diabetes, and what causes them.
Type 1 diabetes is generally associated with young adults and children. This type of diabetes cannot be prevented and is usually caused by genetics. It only accounts for 5% of all diabetes cases and can be treated with insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is most common in adults. This type of diabetes is preventable, usually being caused by obesity and food choices. Treatment for type 2 diabetes involves implementing a diet and exercise routine. Sometimes insulin is prescribed as well.
Finally, gestational diabetes is experienced by pregnant women. Again, this is treated with a combination of diet, exercise and insulin. Recent studies have found it to be preventable.
Find out more about diabetes from the infographic below.Read more: Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes
Women Must Vote And Not Because Women Died For The Right
Today is voting day in the UK. Every newspaper, Facebook, every conversation is about this election and yet I know so many women who still, half way through the day, don’t know who they will vote for, or even if they will vote.
When someone mentions the word ‘vote’ or ‘election’ I burst out with a full throated:
“So, cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Our daughters’ daughters will adore us
And they’ll sing in grateful chorus
“Well done! Well done!
Well done Sister Suffragette!”
– even if it’s just in my head, it’s full of gusto!
And like many others, I’ve been quick to say, but you must vote! Women DIED to give you a vote!
Women died 1, were exiled 2, were imprisoned 3, were tortured 4. These women, among them:
But you know what, for many of us, that kind of doesn’t matter. It doesn’t affect our lives today. That was then. So much has changed. Read more: Women Must Vote And Not Because Women Died For The Right
The Top 5 Rainy Day Children’s Movies
It’s a rainy day here in my corner of the world, in the middle of a rainy week. Normally we don’t let a little water hold us back, but as it happens, this mama is also very unwell right now, so it’s the perfect time for a duvet day or three.
Read more: The Top 5 Rainy Day Children’s Movies
Discounted Camping Supplies At Your Fingertips With LoveTheSales.com
If you’re not familiar with LoveTheSales.com, let me introduce you. It’s a discount website that links you through to the best deals and savings other shops are having. Say you need a sleeping bag, rather than trawling all the shops you know to see if they might have a sleeping bag on offer, you can just head to Love the Sales, see all the discounted products in the same place, and make your choice from there. It saves hours of trawling through high street and branded websites and saves you money to boot. What’s not to like!?
As we’re right between two camping trips at the moment, I know I need to make a few purchases myself, so I’ve been browsing Love The Sales. Here are some of my favourite finds:Read more: Discounted Camping Supplies At Your Fingertips With LoveTheSales.com
Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Car Seats Clean
It may have been suggested that being messy helps children learn, but if you’ve ever had to remove the kids car seat from the back seat, you may know what I mean when I say there’s a whole new world of grim there! And not just under the seat, but the seat itself can be covered in anything from snacks to half the beach from your last holiday. I’m sure I’m not alone at having been tempted to just bin the lot, rather than have to face cleaning it. But that’s not particularly cost effective.
With the average first-year cost of having a child being over $10,000, many parents will want to save money any way they can – keeping your car seat in good shape is a great way to start! If your child is partial to making the odd mess or two, here are some quick and easy tips to make the clean-up job a whole lot easier. Read more: Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Car Seats Clean
Keeping Up With The Kids: How to Be the Most Tech-Savvy Mom on the Block
The technology of the 21st century is revolutionizing the way we do everything—and it all changes so fast. For moms who want to understand what their kids are talking about and doing, it seems like a full-time degree level course with graduation getting further away every day. At the same time, all the low-tech jobs of being a mom are still there, screaming for your attention. What are the developments of the moment that really justify your time?
Read more: Keeping Up With The Kids: How to Be the Most Tech-Savvy Mom on the Block