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COVID-19 Class of 2020: My Hospital Residency’s Twists and Turns

Nurse.com

But because we weren’t registered nurses yet, we weren’t allowed or expected to provide care or comfort to patients — even though that was the expectation after graduation, which was just around the corner. This was supposed to be the time that we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Graduation and Beyond.

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A Day in the Life of a NICU Nurse

The Nurse Break

What is a NICU nurse? A Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse is a critical care Registered Nurse who provides care to unwell newborn infants who may have a variety of different problems ranging from prematurity to congenital defects, sepsis, and cardiac anomalies. This ventilator is essentially a drum.

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Resume FAQs for Nursing Students and New Nurses

Nurse.com

You can mention significant experiences you had or skills you developed, such as working with ventilators or assisting with procedures like placing an IV, in a bulleted list below your clinical experience. Once you’ve had your first job as a registered nurse (RN), clinical rotations and externships no longer need to be listed.

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COVID-19 Class of 2020: My Hospital Residency’s Twists and Turns

Nurse.com

But because we weren’t registered nurses yet, we weren’t allowed or expected to provide care or comfort to patients — even though that was the expectation after graduation, which was just around the corner. This was supposed to be the time that we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Graduation and Beyond.

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How Family Tragedy Led To Perispinal Etanercept Treatment Research

The Nurse Break

After 21 years as a Registered Nurse, in 1991 my nursing skills were truly tested as my middle child of 3 young children suffered a brain injury at the age of 3 years. Our focus at present is for those affected by chronic stroke – but we recognise that PSE will go on to help so many others. Write For Us.

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Unlock Your Potential: Master the 8 Steps to Becoming a Successful CRNA

Daily Nurse

Embarking on the journey to certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) school can be both exhilarating and daunting. The CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification is essential if you have at least 1750 hours of ICU experience, as it’s often considered a benchmark for competitive applicants.

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Meet Nicole Reid, Poison Control Nurse

Minority Nurse

The nurses and pharmacists on the phones were true experts in their field and were helping people who were scared or sick or both. I am currently the only Registered Nurse in the country to possess this credential. Think of a “charge nurse” for the poison center and that is a good approximation of my role.

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