Having the turkey and gravy is usually the best part of Thanksgiving dinner. Although for people with a sweet tooth, the dessert is where Thanksgiving really comes together. With pumpkin pie, apple pie or even sweet potato pie, the sugary possibilities are endless.

When I think of Thanksgiving, several foods come to mind — green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and of course, turkey. For most people, they only have these savory foods a few times a year, making it even more special.

Nursing is a career that you really need to have passion for, there is so much studying and continued learning to be put forth in this field. For someone who wants to get through school doing the bare minimum, this is not the career for you.

While cats are surpassing dogs in pet ownership in the United States, dogs remain a very beloved and loyal companion. Some nurses believe they can’t have a dog with their 10-12 hour shifts, as dogs require more attention and exercise than cats.

Having a pet(s) is a significant part of life for most people. Besides giving us companionship, love, and adorable photos to share online, they also provide us with numerous health benefits. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), American households have 94 million cats and 89 million dogs.

One of the first things you realize after graduating from nursing school is that the real world is nothing like school. You have to show up on time, always look put together, and be on your A-game with actual patients. Especially when you are responsible for the health and well-being of others. 

For many Americans, nights with less than 7 hours of sleep are a reality. Even though medical experts state that a person who sleeps less than 7 hours a night is not functioning optimally and is more likely to suffer from fatigue, poor concentration, moodiness, and continuing cycles of insomnia.

The word depression is well-known in society, but we mostly picture an individual who is withdrawn and alone. It is becoming increasingly common in teenagers and young adults. This is why prenatal depression is rarely talked about, and if it is, behind closed doors.

Waking up in the morning and feeling sick on a workday is something we have all experienced. It brings you back to the days of being a kid and feeling too sick to board the bus. Except when you’re a kid you can miss a day of school without much of an issue.

The abundance of cesarean births, also known as c-sections, has risen at a rate that is considered alarming to many medical professionals. According to recent studies, cesarean births are now outnumbering vaginal births in Latin America, China, Southeast Europe, and America.