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Terri Heimann Oppenheimer By: Terri Heimann Oppenheimer
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How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse

It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric nurse. People with mental health issues rely on psych nurses to manage their complex physical and emotional needs. Psychiatric …

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How to Become a Surgical Nurse

A surgical nurse, also known as a Perioperative nurse, Operating Room nurse (OR), or scrub nurse, is a Registered Nurse that's been trained to assist during surgeries. They care for …

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Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Guide

Part One What Is a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse? A post-anesthesia care unit, or PACU, nurse cares for patients who have gone under anesthesia. They are responsible for observing …

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How to Become a Dermatology Nurse

In addition to the aesthetic benefits of good skin, the field of dermatology is incredibly important to a patient's overall health because the skin is the largest organ in the …

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How to Become a Wound Care Nurse

Wound care nurses (WOC) are in-demand healthcare professionals dedicated to physically and mentally healing patients. As a certified wound care nurse, you will become part of a skilled nursing community …

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How to Become a Trauma Nurse

Part One What Is a Trauma Nurse? Trauma nurses care for people with critical, often life-threatening injuries. They are some of the first responders of the emergency department (ED) team …

Terri Heimann Oppenheimer By: Terri Heimann Oppenheimer
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How to Become an Oncology Nurse

Part One What is an Oncology Nurse? Oncology nurses care for people of all ages who are diagnosed with cancer. Oncology is a challenging field in which nurses support patients, …

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How to Become a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

Cardiac cath lab nurses specialize in working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures in a catheterization lab. During cardiac catheterizations, these specially trained nurses assist the medical team and perform in …

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How to Become a School Nurse

A school nurse works with school-aged children in a school setting. School nurses have a variety of responsibilities both to the students but also faculty and are a vital part …

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What is Nursing Informatics?

The International Medical Informatics Association, a special interest group on nursing informatics, says informatics nurses integrate the practice of nursing into health systems to "promote the health of people, families, …