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A Military Nursing Career: CAPT Andrea Petrovanie-Green

Minority Nurse

Military nursing is a career path that offers professional opportunities, a sense of family, and a commitment to meaningful service. Military nurses are especially proud of their profession on Veteran’s Day. ” Her path to a military nursing career began with those embedded principles.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

It improves communication and cultural competence. Estelle Massey Osborne (19011981) The first Black Nurse to earn a masters degree and an advocate for integrating Black Nurses into the military and professional Nursing organizations. Representation in healthcare matters because: It builds trust with patients. Army Nurse Corps.

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A Salute to Nurse Resumes for Veterans

New Thing Nurse

Your military experience shows that you have many transferable skill sets like being able to take direction or work in a team. Military veterans, individuals who complete military service at home, deployed, abroad, in peacetime or in combat, have unique experiences and skill sets that should be highlighted on a nurse resume.

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Healthcare Recruiter and Candidate Boot Camp: Communication 101

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Best practices in communication between recruiters and candidates boils down to basic rules of civility. Recruiters should implement and model these best practices in workforce communication with and for new candidates. Social media messaging platforms have made real-time communication easy. Phone It In – Or Not!

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Nurse of the Week: Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon — A Dual-Role Hero in Service and Care

Daily Nurse

Witnessing her mother’s barriers in accessing healthcare ignited her determination to become a compassionate advocate for patients, especially those facing communication challenges. ” Hernon’s structured approach, honed through her military background, helps her navigate the high-stakes environment of pediatric nursing.

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Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/10/2023 In the world of military nursing , there is a specialized field that focuses on providing care to one of the most vulnerable populations – pediatric patients.

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Honoring our veterans

American Nurse

military has five branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Reserves are part of the military—all branches have reserves. Not everyone in the military is infantry. million active-duty military personnel and 750,000 reserve military personnel in the United States. Military experiences changed them.

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