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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,...
Taylor Griffith, MSN (Nursing Director) Keck Hospital Operating Room Floor - Keck Medicine of USCMy SpecialtySurgical Nursing Director, Taylor Griffith, Keck Medicine of USCDeveloping innovative surgical techniques for high-acuity patientsTaylor Griffith, RN, MSN, CNOR Director, Nursing – Perioperative Services, Main OR Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles What is your nursing origin story? My mom’s a nurse, so I’m...
An array of photos of 18 nurses from the Men in Nursing issuesMen in NursingMen in Nursing 2025Special Annual FeatureArturo Anguiano, RN Appeals and Grievances Nurse Specialist RN II L.A. Care Health Plan What inspired you to choose your specialty? What do you love about it? I didn’t even know this...
Clinical Operations Nurse Betty BeltranMy SpecialtyClinical Operations Manager, Betty Beltran, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical CenterEnsuring that high-acuity patients are getting the care they needBetty Beltran, RN, BSN Clinical Operations Manager Adult Med-Surg-Neuro-Trauma ICU and SDU MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center When did you first consider becoming a nurse? My love of...
A nursing team gathered around a nurse leaderFeatureTen Essential Lessons in Nursing LeadershipThoughtful guidance for nurses preparing to take the leapIf you're an experienced bedside nurse, becoming a nurse leader involves a major shift in focus. Your priority is no longer just your own work and practice. Your biggest goal becomes ensuring...

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Med-Surg nurse wearing blue scrubs in front of hospitalMy SpecialtyMed-Surg Nursing, Tracy Nguyen, Dignity St. Mary Medical CenterGoing the extra mile to make patients’ hospital stays a little betterTracy Nguyen, RN, BSN, PHN 6B Med-Surg Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach Tell us a little about your nursing career. I work on a very busy med-surg floor in a Level II...
Smiling nurses in a huddle in a hospital huddle.FeatureBut Why? How We Can Restore the Spirit of Inquiry in NursingCuriosity is an important part of our clinical edgeA decade ago, I was a bright-eyed nursing student in my Issues in Nursing class, talking about working across generations, from seasoned nurses who trained with dinosaurs to brand-new grads...
My SpecialtyOrthopedic Rehab, Cheryll Sator, California Rehab InstituteHelping patients regain function and return to independent livingCan you describe the general trajectory of your nursing career? I earned my BSN at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the Philippines in 2001 and began my nursing career in a private pain...
Purple and lime green illustration of nurse at computerCareer CornerA Nurse’s Guide to Job Interview SuccessWith these expert tips, you can be prepared and feel confident on your big dayThe thought of interviewing for a new job can stress out even the strongest of nurses. The tips below will help you go into your next interview feeling confident and relaxed. We’ll cover...
Stroke Program Coordinator Angel Penefiel wearing maroon scrubs with a thumbs upMy SpecialtyStroke Program Coordinator, Angel Peñafiel, ARMCProviding both clinical care and administrative oversight for stroke patients Angel Peñafiel, RN, BSN, CCRN, SCRN Stroke Program Coordinator Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton Please share a brief history of your nursing career. In college, my anatomy...