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My SpecialtyIntensive Care Unit, Lyrose Ortiz, MLK Community HospitalHelping critical care nurses reach their full potentialLyrose Ortiz, RN, BSN ICU Clinical Unit Night Supervisor MLK Community Hospital, Los Angeles Please tell us about the arc of your nursing career. I received my BSN in 1995. It was my passion. My ultimate goal was to be a heart nurse.  I worked...
FeatureSeven Habits of Highly Effective NursesAs the new year approaches, take time to reflect on your career pathThe new year is a great time to reflect on your professional journey. Start by purging any unwanted career-related “clutter” that slows you down or no longer serves any purpose. When studying the careers of highly successful nurses, seven attributes...
My SpecialtyFlight Nursing, Carole Covey, PHI Air Medical GroupDelivering emergency care on the (rotary) wingCarole Covey, RN Flight Nurse PHI Air Medical Group Please tell us about the arc of your career. I watched my mom live through the challenges of nursing school and begin her career as an ER nurse. She worked night shift, so when I was home from...

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My SpecialtyCorrectional Nursing, Marti Sillman, LA County JailHow nursing has evolved and how it is practiced today in L.A. City JailsMarti Sillman, RN Correctional Nurse Medical Services, City of Los Angeles What was your early nursing career like? I attended a four-year, hospital-based diploma nursing program in Bryn Mawr, Pa. I began my training in 1950, graduated in 1954 and...
FeatureFive Things Employers DON’T Want in a NurseQuick reminders for both new grads and seasoned staffBoth new and seasoned nurses should always be striving to be the type of employees people want to recruit and retain. There are many books, articles and entire seminars on what employers want in a nurse today. Here are five strategies for you based on...
My SpecialtyEmergency Nursing, Donovan Stewart, Adventist Glendale AdventistSaving lives while boosting patient satisfactionDonovan Stewart, RN, BSN, MSN Emergency Department Director Adventist Health Glendale Tell us about your nursing career journey. I’m originally from Canada and have been a nurse since 2003. I worked briefly in a Canadian ED and then came to Glendale...

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