Mentoring Gives Purpose to Longtime ICU Nurse

By Anita Creamer and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals Contributors For 34 years as an intensive care nurse, Mary Blanchard has served on the frontlines, caring for patients through some of the worst epidemics—and now a pandemic—in modern times. For many people, providing...
In Her Own Words: How I Became a Heart Attack Nurse

In Her Own Words: How I Became a Heart Attack Nurse

By Sierra Bailey, RN, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Article and photos courtesy of Samuel Merritt University and SMU News On the nights and weekends I’m on call, I don’t venture much beyond my home. Even grocery shopping is tricky. When I get a page, I have just 30...
How to Spot Skin Cancer Early

How to Spot Skin Cancer Early

When it comes to skin cancer, there’s good news and bad news. The bad: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, with more than 3 million Americans diagnosed every year. The good news: Skin cancer is easily prevented and, if detected and treated early, most cases...