Janelle Salo RN. Health and Wellness Writer, USA
Contact info:
linkedin.com/in/janelle-salo-a7b28429a
Website: www.healthyearthliving.com
Email: janellesalohealthwriter@gmail.com
1. Janelle started her nursing journey as a home health aide and nursing assistant before becoming a registered nurse in her 30s as a single mother. She has worked in various nursing roles like ICU, hospice, and home care.
2. Janelle says that balancing nursing school, work, and raising a child was difficult, but she was determined to succeed.
3. Janelle believes having experience as a nursing assistant or in some healthcare role helps people decide if nursing is the right career for them.
4. Janelle has a passion for holistic and environmental health and she advocates for plant-based diets and sustainable living to improve personal and planetary health.
5. Janelle has concerns about the nursing shortage and burnout and she believes better pay and working conditions are needed to retain nurses and provide better patient care.
6. Advice for aspiring nurses – Be open to trying different nursing roles, don’t be afraid of change, and find ways to maintain work-life balance and self-care
7. Janelle believes a sense of humor is crucial, especially when dealing with the stresses and difficulties of nursing.
Janelle’s Bio:
Janelle Salo is a Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience. She has a background in caring for patients with chronic diseases at their bedside and in their homes. Currently, she serves as a Care Coordinator for MedStar Health. She is a published health writer and editor for www.healthyearthliving.com, with articles featured in publications such as HealthToday, Nursing CE Central, Luminous Travel Nurse, The Higher Learning Hub, and Nurses International. When not attending to patients or writing, Janelle enjoys leisure time at the beach, practicing yoga and SCUBA diving.
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