Putting Nurses’ Health First: A Nutrition Pilot Program
Every time you fly, the flight attendant reminds you: in an emergency, put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. The logic is simple—you can’t take care of anyone else if you don’t take care of yourself first. Unfortunately, many nurses don’t follow this principle when it comes to their own health.
A recent survey at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) found that 75% of nurses admitted to putting patients’ health and safety before their own—often leaving their personal well-being last. Despite their knowledge of nutrition, nurses reported eating a diet that was 30% less nutritious than recommended.
To address this, MUSC launched a 60-day nutrition pilot program on June 13, aimed at helping nurses improve their eating habits. At three MUSC locations, nurses now have access to Simply-to-Go meals—healthy, fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced options that make it easier to add more fruits and vegetables into their diets.
As Andrea Coyle, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC, Professional Excellence and Magnet Program Director at MUSC, explained, the goal is simple: support nurses in taking care of themselves so they can continue caring for others.
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