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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.

Genetic Testing Raises Questions — Patients Expect Answers

By Alice Benjamin

Patients turn to nurses for help interpreting results from 23andMe and other at-home genetic tests, which raises clinical and ethical challenges.

Workplace Violence in Nursing: When Will It End?

By Alice Benjamin

Workplace violence in nursing is a pressing issue, yet protections remain weak. When will real change happen? Explore the urgent need for safety in healthcare.

What Nurses Can Learn From Texas Lawsuits Over Gender-Affirming Care

By Alice Benjamin

Nurse Alice Benjamin discusses the legal and ethical challenges nurses face under laws like Texas' Senate Bill 14, which bans gender-affirming care for minors.

From the Bedside to Breaking News: 10 Tips for Learning How to Engage With Mainstream Media

By Alice Benjamin

Nurses are healthcare experts, yet the mainstream media rarely seeks their insights and quotes. How can nurses break through and make their voices heard?

Nurses in the Media: Missing Voices in Healthcare Advocacy

By Alice Benjamin

Discover why nurses' voices matter in media reporting on healthcare and how media-savvy nurses can shape public health narratives and amplify patient advocacy.

Fake Nurse Case is a Wake-Up Call to Protect Your License

By Alice Benjamin

A fake nurse case in California raises questions about how nurses can protect their identities and professional licenses — and their patients — from fraudsters.

From CNA to RN and Beyond: My Nursing Journey was Fueled by Passion and Purpose

By Alice Benjamin

"Nurse Alice" Benjamin shares her journey from CNA to RN and beyond and how each milestone shaped her into the nurse she is today.

How I Found My Rhythm: Leading With Heart in Cardiovascular Nursing

By Alice Benjamin

"Nurse Alice" Benjamin shares how her journey into cardiovascular nursing began and how nurses in this specialty can make an impact through advocacy.

Acute Kidney Injury: Is Urine Output an Overlooked Warning Sign?

By Alice Benjamin

"Nurse Alice" Benjamin explains how urine output is a critical sign in detecting Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and why early monitoring can prevent kidney failure.

Learn How Nurses Can Reduce Risk Factors for CAUTI

By Alice Benjamin

Discover proven strategies nurses can use to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), reduce risks, and improve patient safety.

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