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CONTENTS 8 | Upfront


10 | Guest editorial 12 | @NURSE.com


14 | This is their fight song RN produces video that honors patients and staff.


18 | We’re all about nurses Meet our Nurse.com team of RN experts. 22 | Transform primary care


Nurse practitioner uses higher education to influence care.


24 | Leadership infographic Nurse.com study sheds light on leadership traits.


30 26 | The Zika virus


Learn how to travel safe during the ongoing outbreak.


30 | CE COURSE


Resumes Gather expertise in formulating your resume.


38 | CE COURSE


Handheld computers Stay up to date on the expanding use of technology in healthcare.


CE COURSE Resumes


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Celebrating nurse creators and inventors


Nurses are professionals who integrate the art and science of nursing in their care, always looking for new ways to educate and empower their patients and families. Because of their expertise, know-how and wisdom, many have created exceptional patient care tools,


CE COURSE Handheld computers


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while others have used their time and talents in fulfilling artistic outlets. The 2016 covers salute nurses who are imaginative, resourceful entrepreneurs, whether they are inventors or artists. Throughout the U.S. and across the globe, these innovative nurses offer a unique perspective to nursing care, and their visionary efforts have inspired others, making significant differences in patient care, with their colleagues and in the profession. Nurse. com salutes them and their powerful contributions to healthcare.


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