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Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C

About Alice

Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, aka "Nurse Alice," is Chief Nursing Officer Consultant for Nurse.com. Nurse Alice has over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular health, critical care, and emergency medicine. In addition to her work with Nurse.com, she’s a family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, TV medical correspondent, host of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, and founder of AskNurseAlice.com.

Early Warning Signs of Clinical Deterioration: Nursing Interventions

By Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C Sep 10, 2024

Nurses are key in spotting clinical deterioration and preventing poor patient outcomes. Learn the steps for translating observations into life-saving care.

Clinical Deterioration: Recognizing the Signs

By Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C Sep 09, 2024

Nurses are key in detecting early signs of clinical deterioration, thereby preventing severe events like ICU admissions, cardiac arrest, and even death.

Tips for Keeping Your Cool During a Patient Emergency

By Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C Sep 09, 2024

Any nurse can get flustered during a medical emergency. Maintaining your cool is the best way to stay focused and function well alongside your team.

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