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Basic Nursing Abbreviations

A /G = albumin/globulin ratio ABG = arterial blood gases AC = before eating ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme ACL = anterior cruciate ligament ACLS = advanced cardiac life support ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone ad lib = as much as…

ADJUSTING TO THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL NURSE

The nursing student, new graduate nurse, and staff nurse roles each have role behaviors, norms, sanctions, and status dimensions that are unique to their specific designation. When a person changes roles, the process of learning the new role is called…

LeAnn Thieman, Speaker Hall of Fame, Nurse, Author

“I’m going to live my life differently after hearing you today.” That’s how one healthcare CEO summed up his reaction after hearing LeAnn’s powerful keynote sharing life-changing lessons from her Operation Babylift adventure. Imagine bombs falling and 100 little babies…

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