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Sean Dent

About Sean Dent

Sean Dent is a second-degree nurse who has worked in telemetry, orthopedics, surgical services, oncology and at times as a travel nurse. He is a CCRN certified critical care nurse where he's worked in cardiac, surgical as well as trauma intensive care nursing. After five years as an RN Sean recently attained his BSN and is now a full-time Nurse Practitioner student. He has been in healthcare for the past 15 years. He originally received a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science where he worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
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5 ways every nurse should celebrate Nurses Week

Nurses Week is a great time for us to do something for ourselves, for each other and for our profession!

The indispensable nursing gear list

The indispensable nursing gear list

There are just certain things that are a ‘must’ when riding the nursing roller coaster. And once you have them, you don’t know how you ever lived without them!

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20 tips for nurse noobs

Nurse Sean shares tips to help you through your “inexperienced” phase!

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Is technology at the bedside an asset or a hindrance?

Is technology helping nurses be more progressive in patient care? Or is it leading to the loss of personal attentive care? Nurse Sean weighs in.

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What an advanced practice nursing program is REALLY like

Nurse Sean has a BIG tip about the learning strategy needed for an advanced practice nursing degree!

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Nurse Sean’s podcast experience on RN.FM Radio

We came, we saw, we rocked. In case you missed Scrubs on the RN.FM Radio podcast, get the full scoop here.

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5 tips for nurses going back to school

Heading back to school after years away? It can be tough…but these tips will help make the transition a little easier!

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Tune in to Scrubs on RN.FM Radio!

Nurse Sean has the details on tonight’s live podcast…will you be tuning in?

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4 quirks of an over-the-hill nurse

This past week I turned the big FOUR-OHHH…and thought I’d comically reflect on what it’s like to be an “over the hill” nurse.

Did you have a “trial by fire” orientation in nursing?

Did you have a “trial by fire” orientation in nursing?

Whether it’s your first code, your first admission, or your first bedside thoracentesis, it’s always your “first” something. Did you dive in headfirst, or did you run and hide?

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NP anxieties: “Do I have to graduate?”

“Graduating means I actually have to become the provider. I have to find and give the answers, instead of simply asking the questions…”

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Hilarious nursing terminology “definitions” part II

Back by popular demand: More false pseudo-terminology from other terminology that didn’t make sense in the first place!

Murphy’s law of personal protective equipment

Murphy’s law of personal protective equipment

It’s sort of like saying the “Q” word on the unit–there are just certain inevitable events that are bound to happen after you have on your mask, gloves and gown!

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The best (and worst!) resources for future nurses

Wanna be a nurse? Check out these resources to look into…and some to avoid at all costs!

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15 ways nursing will change your life

You’ll never be the same after becoming a nurse…here’s why!