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Is your relationship hurting your career?

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No one ever said nursing was easy. Throw a relationship into the mix and you’ve got career suicide, right? Wrong.

While we’d all love to forgo a night shift in exchange for a fun-filled day with our significant other, having a strong relationship doesn’t mean your occupational goals have to suffer. It’s quite the opposite! Extensive research on the subject of relationships and careers shows that people in successful relationships not only make more money, they’re healthier, live longer and get more promotions than singles do. So how can you juggle your relationship and your nursing career?

We’ve got the five tips that’ll keep your work and love life harmonious — and YOU sane!

  1. Prioritize
  2. Compartmentalize
  3. Manage your time
  4. Stay connected
  5. Know when to quit

Step 1: Set priorities –>

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