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Transitioning to Nursing: Making the Leap from One Career to Another

Transitioning to Nursing: Making the Leap from One Career to Another

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Switching careers can be a daunting but incredibly rewarding decision, especially when moving into the field of nursing. Whether you're coming from a completely different profession or a related field, the transition to nursing requires careful planning, dedication, and a passion for helping others. This article explores the challenges and rewards of leaving one career to pursue nursing and offers practical advice to help you navigate this significant change.

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Submitted by Sandra Beyers
Regional anesthesia; A quick introduction

Regional anesthesia; A quick introduction

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This article offers a small introduction and overview regarding regional anesthesia. You have nerves that run all through your body. Nerves provide a pathway for impulses to communicate between the brain and other parts of your body. Not only do your nerves tell your muscles to move, they tell your brain when something is painful.

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Submitted by Kelli Warns RN BSN
Nursing Speciality Certification

Nursing Speciality Certification

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The benefits of nurse certifications for the nurse, hospital and patient.

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Submitted by Jason Ancer RN
Practicing Holistic Nursing as Intensive Case Management

Practicing Holistic Nursing as Intensive Case Management

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Case study describing management of mentally ill client using holistic nursing methods.

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Submitted by Joan M. Fenske RN, MS, PhD
Examining the Transition for New Graduate Professional RN 

Examining the Transition for New Graduate Professional RN 

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Transition into the role of the professional nurse is cause for great excitement and apprehension for the student nurse. As a soon to be BSN graduate, this author noted a similar theme amongst classmates which provided an opportunity for inquiry to highlight key strategies for successful transition for the entry-level professional nurse

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Submitted by Tammy L. Stuart MS, RN
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