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Mary Nolan-Pleckham MSN, RN, CCRN

Professional Development & SMART Nursing Goals

Nov 03 2023

As you move forward with your career, one of the most important things you can do is to establish professional development goals. Whether you’ve always dreamed of being a nurse or have chosen any other vocation, taking the time to define your vision of success, and determining what you need to get there is one […]

Written by Mary Nolan-Pleckham MSN, RN, CCRN

Mary is a freelance nurse writer specializing in making healthcare and medical content accessible for people at all levels of health literacy. She draws from her expertise gained over four years of writing, fifteen years of bedside nursing, and several years of teaching nursing students. She translates complex health and medical topics into accessible information that educates, informs, and empowers. You can find her at: marynolanpleckhamrn.com

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Reviewed by Abbie Chobot, RN, BSN

Abbie's past nursing experiences include the emergency department, cardiology/cath lab, as well as aesthetics. In her free time, she enjoys flipping furniture and thrifting for home decor!

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The Nursing Process: Nursing Diagnoses

Aug 09 2022

A nursing diagnosis is a way for nurses to use a common language to communicate about their patients. This includes the health issues they face and the interventions nurses can provide. NANDA International, Inc. (NANDA-I) is the organization that develops and publishes evidence-based standardized language including lists of approved nursing diagnoses.  This article will cover: […]

Written by Mary Nolan-Pleckham MSN, RN, CCRN

Mary is a freelance nurse writer specializing in making healthcare and medical content accessible for people at all levels of health literacy. She draws from her expertise gained over four years of writing, fifteen years of bedside nursing, and several years of teaching nursing students. She translates complex health and medical topics into accessible information that educates, informs, and empowers. You can find her at: marynolanpleckhamrn.com

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