Being a nurse requires nerves of steel and plenty of savvy. Many nurses also have a great deal of helpful knowledge that can help them make their patients more comfortable, and even save lives in a number of dire situations. Technology is great, because it helps registered nurses stay on top of what is happening in medical world. Portable technology is especially helpful, since it allows nurses to check information at the bedside. If you are looking for ways to improve your performance as nurse, and you have technology running on Android, you can have everything you need practically at your fingertips. Here are 25 great Android apps that any nurse can use:

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Facebook offers many opportunities for nurses and RNs to join groups for work-related support, for organizing and for peer-based support. This list of 50 excellent RN and nursing groups found on Facebook are but a fraction of the total number of groups you can join to further your career or your interests. While most of the groups listed below are public and you can view them when you are not logged into Facebook, a few require requests and cannot be viewed unless you are a Facebook member. [click to continue…]

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