Not many shows can boast of hitting the remarkable milestone of 500 episodes. The Simpsons, Law & Order, NCIS, Family Guy, and Grey’s Anatomy are a few that come to mind, and now Keith Carlson, affectionately known as “Nurse Keith” […]
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PACU stands for Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, also known as the recovery room. PACUs are always attached to an operating room or procedure room. They may be part of a hospital, medical center, or a standalone surgical center. PACUs differ depending
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In the heart of a bustling children’s hospital, where the walls resonate with the sounds of hope, laughter, and sometimes tears, lies the intensive care unit (ICU)—a realm where the stakes are extraordinarily high, and each moment is imbued with
What is it like to work as a pediatric outpatient hematology/oncology nurse caring for children with blood disorders and cancer? Anisa Hoie, RN, knows firsthand from working at Children’s Nebraska for 41 years. We asked Hoie about her work as
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What is it like to work as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse who provides direct care for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients? Monique King, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working at the Children’s Hospital of
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, with 795,000 strokes annually. Stroke is a serious medical emergency, with the World Stroke Organization and other groups fighting
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Magnet recognition is the highest honor for nursing excellence. It reflects exemplary professional nursing practice, interprofessional teamwork, and preeminent patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® credits this honor with distinguishing organizations that meet rigorous standards for
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Starting your career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) offers unique rewards and challenges in the healthcare environment. CNAs provide basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse and accomplish many complex and physical tasks that nurses can’t
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Behavioral skills can help someone flourish in school, work, home, and social settings. A registered behavior technician® (RBT®) works one-on-one with children, teens, or adults, addressing unique challenges so people can learn new skills and increase their capacity for communication, autonomy, and
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Death and dying are an intrinsic aspect of our work as nurses, and hospice is a nursing specialty for those who feel especially comfortable and conversant with the care of patients facing the dying process. Hospice also involves the nursing
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