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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ - #healthynurse Spotlight Series - Robin Carmichael 868

This week, we are pleased to shine the spotlight on Robin Carmichael, RN, BSN . About a year ago, this was my life.  At 5’6 and over 212 pounds, I had a high-stress, full-time teaching job with a 2.5 hour commute. On clinical days, I would get up at 4 a.m.  I was also my husband’s care giver; he had liver cancer that progressed to the bone rapidly. When I lost Rich ...


 

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The #healthynurse Spotlight is a shout out to nurses who are making changes in their lives to improve their health and wellness. You can too! Read their stories for inspiration here.

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