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How to Become a Rehabilitation Nurse

Explore the World of Rehabilitation Nursing and Practice You may not have heard of them, but you’ve likely encountered them: Rehabilitation Nurses play a vital role in patient recovery and improving quality of life. By adapting to an altered lifestyle, they assist patients who have disabilities or chronic illnesses. The ultimate goal of a Rehabilitation […]

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How to Become a Cardiac Nurse

Explore the Critical World of Cardiac Care Nursing. Did you know that patients with heart conditions are often cared for by Cardiac Nurses? These medical professionals are involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is […]

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How to Become a Palliative Care Nurse

Explore Compassionate Care and the Vital World of Palliative Nursing. Palliative Care Nurses fill a challenging but very rewarding role in healthcare. They provide comfort, support, and care to critically ill patients or those near the end of their life. One of their primary responsibilities is to relieve pain. These Registered Nurses can also help […]

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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 […]