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How to Become a Wound Care Nurse

Explore the Vital World of Wound Care Nursing All nurses provide care for wounds, but a Wound Care Nurse specializes in more complex wounds. They work to prevent skin breakdown while evaluating, planning, and administering care for complicated wounds. In the healthcare system, Wound Care Nurses make a vital contribution to patient care and recovery. […]

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Step-by-Step Guide to Intubation

Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements for performing intubation. Intubation can mean the difference between life and death. Doctors, respiratory therapists, and some nurses perform this procedure on patients who cannot breathe on their own. Patients may need to be intubated when anesthetized during surgery or because of a severe illness that affects their […]

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How to Become a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

The Vital and Lifesaving World of NICU Nursing. A Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Nurse cares for some of the most vulnerable members of our society: newborns. They look after infants with issues such as birth defects, infection, prematurity, surgical problems, or cardiac malformations. Although the neonatal period covers the first month of life, these newborn […]

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How to Become an Emergency Room Nurse

The High-Stakes World of Emergency Room Nursing. Emergency Room (ER) Nurses live up to their name and care for people during critical situations. Every day, they make a difference in the lives of others. There are several unique challenges they face while assessing, triaging, and treating patients with urgent medical needs. If you thrive in […]

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How to Become a Surgical Nurse

The Vital and Fulfilling World of Surgical Nursing. Surgical Nurses play a vital role in perioperative care. By assisting patients and other medical professionals throughout the surgical process, these nurses help improve patient care and operating experiences for everyone involved. One of the primary goals of a Surgical Nurse is to care for patients before, […]

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How to Become a Nurse Administrator

The Challenging and Rewarding World of Nursing Administration. Nurse Administrators play a key role in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Not only do they help ensure the success of a facility, but they also have a great impact on the quality of patient care. Nurse Administrators hold both their employers and other nurses accountable in […]