AN INTRODUCTION

Nursing students have to balance life outside school as well as being a student both in school and in the hospital. Nursing students work and study tirelessly to ensure academic success and to provide quality health care that is appropriate to their level. These students are also bombarded with both in-school requirements as well as clinical requirements which oftentimes makes it difficult for them to have extra time for themselves. Oftentimes, coffee and fast food are their anchor and companions to achieve these goals, sacrificing nutritious meals for efficiency. Now, what is nutrition, and why is it so important to nursing students and even working nurses? Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, especially for student nurses who juggle demanding academic schedules, clinical rotations, and personal responsibilities. In order to ensure proper nutrition, nutritional planning is essential because it serves as a personalized guide on things like what meals to prepare, what snacks to eat, and so much more.