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Nurse Shannon thomas at computer with colleagueMy SpecialtyWound Care Nursing, Shannon Thomas, Redlands Community HospitalSolving the puzzle of healing complex woundsShannon Thomas, RN, BSN, WCC, OMS Wound Care & Ostomy Specialist Redlands Community Hospital What is the general trajectory of your nursing career? I knew from a young age that...
Illustration of happy nurse in hospital hallway on her first dayCareer CornerThe First DayHow to prepare to start your new nursing jobCongratulations! You received a job offer and passed the background check. Now it’s time to get ready to step into your new role. Here’s what to expect as you settle in, get oriented, and...
L.B., a utilization management nurse with L.A. Care Health PlanMy SpecialtyUtilization Management Nursing, L.A. CareReviewing medical services or prior authorizationsL.B., RN Utilization Management Nurse Specialist RN II L.A. Care Health Plan Los Angeles Can you briefly describe your nursing career journey? I got my first nursing job in orthopedics,...
Illustration of a computer with background check on the screen.Career CornerBackground ChecksWhat nurses should know about this step in the job application processOnce you’ve accepted a verbal job offer, a hospital will typically initiate a background check. Hospitals today conduct very thorough pre-employment screenings to help protect patient...
Critical Care CNS Tammy Ludwig wearing blue scrubs and a big smile.My SpecialtyCritical Care CNS, Tammy Ludwig, PIH Health Whittier HospitalAn evolving role that combines mentoring, education, and patient careTammy Ludwig, RN, MSN, AG-CNS, CCRN Critical Care Center Clinical Nurse Specialist and Educator PIH Health Whittier Hospital What led you to nursing? When I was 19, I worked as a home...

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Nurse walking her daughter to schoolFeatureThe Second ShiftBalancing family and a nursing careerI used to be a night shift ER nurse, in what sometimes feels like another lifetime. There were things I loved about that job, but the way my husband’s and my schedules collided meant...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Chief Nursing Officer Roundtable 2026Leading change with optimism for nursing's futureBehind every decision, innovation, and patient outcome is a nurse leader navigating constant change. In our annual roundtable, local chief nursing officers discuss the challenges they face...
Two nurses at the station, one looking exasperatedFeature“You’re in Charge Now!”The messy, humbling, and ultimately rewarding journey from bedside to relief to charge to managerAs nurses, we spend years in nursing school and beyond, learning how to manage septic shock, calculate drip rates, and survive clinical rotations. Then one day, someone hands us the...
My SpecialtyEmergency Nursing, Sally Mascarena, MLK Community HealthStaying centered in a wide array of emergency situationsSally Mascarena, RN, BSN Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department & Clinical Observation Area MLK Community Health Los Angeles What is your nursing origin story? Two of my...
Huntington Health CCU nurse Tina Hanlon in blue scrubs with hand on hipMy SpecialtyCritical Care Nursing, Tina Hanlon, Huntington HealthGoing the extra mile for high-acuity patientsCan you share the arc of your nursing career? Originally, I was gung ho about doing labor and delivery, but after my L&D rotation, I realized it wasn’t the specialty for me. However,...