Patient Care Is ‘All in The Family’ for the Martins

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If you happen to find yourself a patient at Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center, chances are you will come in contact with a member of the Martin family. You’ll be glad you did, because while there are only four family members on the job, they have nearly 80 years of combined experience working at the hospital. They cover everything from the lab to pharmacy, nursing and a medical practice in pediatrics.

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ARH Helps Dreams Become Reality

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Becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) is a wonderful accomplishment for anyone, but it takes time and money, something Carrie Kiser, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, hasn’t always had a lot of. But, Kiser, 26 and a native of Chattanooga, has found a great way to help with both her goals and obstacles.

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Rewards of Working in Healthcare

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A career in healthcare or medicine can be extremely rewarding – and it does have many benefits. For starters, there are a large variety of career opportunities for people from all educational backgrounds and interests. For example, individuals who do not want to be around blood, but want to work in healthcare, can work as administrative specialists or one several other “non-messing” positions.

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High-Protein & High-Energy Snacks For Nurses

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Snacks can be a nurse’s best friend during long 12-hour hospital shifts. Of course nurses take breaks, but often it is usually not long enough to consume an entire balanced meal. The lingering question is– what is a nurse supposed to snack on to boost energy levels while providing enough calories to sustain those energy levels throughout a shift?

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