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Recently I answered an email about fitness and I thought it might help others to see my side of the coin. Please let me know if you have any questions! I have a few questions. One water how much should I consume in one day?  Water consumption is based on weight. Definitely try for 16 ounces before and during your work out. It's a lot, and if you're not used to it you may need to pee during your work out (and all day). Your body will adapt and get used to the consumption and pee less over time. It's generally 8 ounces per body pound of weight, but some days I get even more just because I'm thirsty or I'm trying not to eat.   Is their anything else that is healthy to drink beside water? Water is the best because it has nothing added. If you drink something else, it technically does not count toward your overall water intake. If you need caffeine, tea and coffee (without anything added) are fine. Caffeine might make you less thirsty for water, so ...

Great! You got the call back and they want you. Whether or not you start before you take your NCLEX, there are a few guidelines for nursing residencies, especially in the OR. First, this is a real-life nursing job. Whether you’ve had a real job before, had a nursing job before, or never worked a day in your life besides school, this is completely different. Now that you’ve finished with school, you’re back in for more! This time there’s more at stake and there are a whole lot of relationships, connections, and bridges you need to harness. This is where life gets tricky. How many times did you procrastinate and do that assignment late because you knew you could? Now every day you have something due, and it is mostly mental and physical muscle memory, not a tangible paper essay. How many times did you sleep in a little, roll into class late, maybe talk to your professor once a month? Now every day you must be on time according to the clock, every day you...

I recently got asked to discuss interviews and residencies. For the sake of space and time, I’m going to split them up into two different posts. Interestly enough, I have interviewed a lot in my life. Generally speaking, the only time I wasn’t sure I would get the job was my first interview and my nursing school interviews. Also interesting, the only interviews I thought I bombed where the ones I was offered. Let’s start with prep. You’re going to need a resume and cover letter, you will be asked behavioral questions, and you will need to thank with whom you interview. Pretty straight-forward, no-fail ways to set yourself up for success for this interview on your part. Whether or not you get the job is surprisingly, most likely because the manager does not think you’re a right fit for the environment. Honestly, you should be thanking them for not making you truck through horrible training, debating staying for 2 years to get your experience, and allowing you t...