All Posts by MaryAnn DePietro

About MaryAnn DePietro

MaryAnn DePietro has been a health and medical writer for over a decade. Her work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and health websites. MaryAnn holds a degree in rehabilitation and also in respiratory therapy. In addition to writing, she works as a respiratory therapist at a trauma center in northern California.

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Nutritional Tips for Busy Nurses

By MaryAnn DePietro - May 20, 2021

Nurses work in an environment that's stressful and almost always busy, so eating healthy can be difficult to balance on top of all the other responsibilities. However, a nutritious diet is an important aspect of life that many neglect. So how can one best implement healthy eating practices into such an involved profession?

Seven Reasons to be Thankful for Your Healthcare Career This Holiday Season

By MaryAnn DePietro - November 19, 2020

As Thanksgiving approaches, we realize it has been a difficult year. However, this can still be a time of thoughtful reflection. It is a nice time to let a healthcare worker know you appreciate what they do. If you work in the medical field yourself, take stock this holiday season. Take a minute and think about the many reasons to be thankful for your healthcare career, including those below.

Six Ways to Keep That “New Grad” Enthusiasm in Healthcare

By MaryAnn DePietro - October 28, 2020

Working in healthcare is a rewarding career. But it also can be stressful and exhausting. It's easy for the excitement you once felt to fade. But with awareness and by making a few small adjustments, you can keep your enthusiasm for your healthcare career long after you graduate.

Six Ways to Keep That “New Grad” Enthusiasm in Healthcare

Healthcare Workers and Vaccines: What you Need to Know

By MaryAnn DePietro - September 24, 2020

At times, vaccines can become a controversial topic. People often have strong opinions about where protecting society as a whole stops and an individual’s rights start. With COVID-19 in the news and the potential for a vaccine, the topic is not going away any time soon...

Healthcare Workers and Vaccines: What you Need to Know

How to Prevent and Resolve Difficult Patient Encounters

By MaryAnn DePietro - October 18, 2019

Having difficult patient encounters is often part of the job when you work in healthcare. Whether it’s helping a grieving family member or defusing an angry patient, your finesse in dealing with these challenging encounters makes a difference in the lives of the people you care for.

How to Prevent and Resolve Difficult Patient Encounters

Ten Ways to Be a Better Coworker

By MaryAnn DePietro - September 25, 2019

Your coworkers can make all the difference in how well you like going to work. Even if you love the job, if relationships with colleagues are weak, it can make you dread your next shift. Positive relationships with coworkers are essential for the following reasons...

How Nurses Can Prevent Injuries and Keep Their Backs Healthy

By MaryAnn DePietro - August 13, 2019

Although caring for your patients is usually your first thought, don’t neglect your own well-being. Injuries will not only interfere with your career, but an injury can also adversely affect your entire life. Take precautions and be diligent about protecting yourself from injuries. Remember, taking care of yourself helps you to be there for your patients.