Licensure. 1  Every state and the District of Columbia has a board of nursing with a mission of protecting the public from harm. 2  There is more than one educational pathway leading to eligibility to take the standardized National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)-RN.
Absolutely. Eating spinach will help you meet your daily need for a number of nutrients, including calcium, iron, folate and vitamin A. Find out why spinach should become the star of your meals. Plus: Test your food facts knowledge... Spinach 101. Botanically speaking, spinach is part of the Chenopodiaceae family. A dark green leafy vegetable, spinach is packed with nutrition and a distinct flavor.
Not only does one cup of cooked spinach pack 4 grams of fiber, but it's also an excellent source of magnesium. The mineral helps the colon contract and also helps draw water in to flush things through, says Dr. Blaney. In fact, in some cases, she'll give patients a laxative with magnesium in it.