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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

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Once in the emergency department, nurses conduct quick evaluations of patients, checking vital signs, gathering medical histories, and performing physical examinations. Critical thinking is one of the essential skills for emergency nurses, as they must make rapid decisions based on their assessments.

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The Surprising Skill Employers Look for in Pharmacy Technicians

NHA Now

In our recent survey of employers in the 2020 Industry Outlook , the soft skill that's most important for pharmacy technicians isn't communication or professionalism—which also scored highly—but critical thinking. What is critical thinking? When is critical thinking needed in the role of the pharmacy technician?

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. g/dL WBC- 7,680 PLTS- 246,000 Bedside Nurse Leader and SWAT RN Collaboration The SWAT RN maintains closed-loop communication with the bedside nurse leader assigned as the primary care nurse for Mr. Salzo.

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