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Laura Cheng Discusses an Endocrine Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

While hospitalized, I received exceptional care and support from the nursing staff. After completing a year and a few months on a medical surgical unit as a new graduate nurse, I transferred to the endocrine department. I dedicated five years of my career to the endocrinology division, specifically working in outpatient clinics.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Clinical Judgment Measurement Model provides the nursing profession with a roadmap for enhancing critical thinking , clinical decision-making, and clinical judgment within the clinical setting. Conclusion Mr. Salzo, transferred to an oncology unit, begins cancer treatment.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Selena Gilles

Minority Nurse

Compassion, emotional intelligence, collaboration, resilience, determination, flexibility, innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving, diligence, not being afraid to challenge the status quo, advocates, and being a team player. Some may call me a latchkey kid, as my mom worked very hard at a Community hospital to provide for me.

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Advocating for Critical Care Transport Nurses

Minority Nurse

Chief among these is how CTRN certification contributes to their critical thinking, confidence, clinical knowledge, and ability to provide expert care for their patients in the very dynamic and highly technical ground transport setting. A solid 50 percent of the CTRNs surveyed reported doing more ground transports during the pandemic.

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Expectations of Becoming a Nurse

Will Peach MD

On the other hand, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is a four-year program that offers a more comprehensive education with a focus on critical thinking, leadership, and evidence-based practice. The physical demands of nursing include prolonged standing, lifting and transferring patients, and performing repetitive tasks.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

In hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare settings, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) offer basic care and assistance to patients. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding. Students must be able to critically think and learn information in a brief time.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

In hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare settings, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) offer basic care and assistance to patients. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding. Students must be able to critically think and learn information in a brief time.