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Meet David Nguyen an RN at Boston Medical Center

Minority Nurse

I experienced doctors and nurses working diligently to provide the best care they could for me as a child in a low-income, non-English-speaking family. I aspired to be like them as they advanced the healing of people and promoted good health and well-being.

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Oncology nursing: Clinical assistant onboarding

American Nurse

In addition to introducing nursing students to the oncology specialty, the program also offered them the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and strengthen their nursing skills. The organization offered the paid internship to senior nursing students.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

Mentoring programs can strengthen the nursing workforce sustainably from within the profession. Learning Objectives Explain the ramifications of current nurse turnover rates. Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. Nurse Educ Pract.

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Myths and Challenges of Private Duty Nursing

American Nurse

There are also challenges related to a shortage of private duty nurses to care for clients in need, and a lack of specialized education nurses need to provide safe, high-quality care to the current medically complex pediatric population. She is a member of the Delaware Nurses Association (DNA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA).

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Every Nurse

Five Steps to Become a Registered Nurse To be successful as a registered nurse and thrive in a healthcare environment with constantly changing demands, you must build a strong clinical and non-clinical foundation. Clinical experience comes in a variety of forms.

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Nurse leadership: Pitfalls and solutions

American Nurse

Many of your finely honed nursing skills will serve you well as a manager, but you’ll still have gaps. You’ll likely need to use some of your skills in different ways and develop entirely new ones. Pitfall #1: Assuming the role of protector and defender Impact: This approach may cost you the best nurses on your team.

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How to Become a Critical Care Nurse

Every Nurse

In this post, we cover the four main steps you need to know about how to become a critical care nurse. Become a Critical Care Nurse in Four Steps Caring for severely ill or injured patients requires a combination of advanced nursing skills, extensive clinical experience, and expert knowledge of specialized medical equipment.

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