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I am not a thin nurse, my cholesterol isn't perfect, I don't exercise everyday, and although I try to eat healthy, I don't avoid sugar as much as I should. So when I have a patient that I am supposed to educate on healthy diet and lifestyle, I feel uncomfortable telling them they should do all the things I myself haven't committed to. I've tried but gotten so frustrated I've given in to complacency. It may be in my head but I get the feeling patients are thinking I shouldn't be giving health advice. Does anyone else ever feel this way? What do you do about it? (aside from the obvious: lose weight and live the perfectly healthy lifestyle).

I am a nursing student completing my last semester of nursing school and want to be prepared as possible when I get hired on as a new nurse. Are there any specific areas that new nurses tend to be the weakest in that I should start focusing on now? For example: medications, procedures, patient communication, theory, etc. Any input from experienced nurses or hiring nurses is greatly appreciated. Thanks!