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Colleen Kienbaum, RN, BSN

Contributing Author

Colleen Kienbaum, RN-BSN, is a nurse writer with 10 years of nursing experience across emergency medicine, perioperative care, and cardiac catheterization lab settings. She holds specialty certifications as a Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) and is a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). Colleen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Minor in Health Sciences.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Washington State University


Expertise

Healthcare – Nursing – Sonography

Colleen Kienbaum, RN-BSN, is a nurse writer with 10 years of nursing experience across emergency medicine, perioperative care, and cardiac catheterization lab settings. She holds specialty certifications as a Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) and is a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). Colleen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Minor in Health Sciences.

Colleen's Advice for Future Students

Learning is an adaptive process. Some things will come to you easier than others, but persevere and never give up because strength comes through challenges.

Nursing & Healthcare Experience

Colleen began working as a nurse in the Emergency Department, and eventually moved to perioperative services where she helps patients before and after surgery. She currently holds CPAN and CAPA certifications.

Check Out Colleen's Articles on Edumed:

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7 Essential Tips to Improving Patient Education as a Nurse
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a nurse is the ability to make a lasting difference in your patients’ lives. The education you provide — whether about their condition, medications, safety precautions, or self-care – can directly impact their recovery and even prevent hospital readmissions.
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Are You (Culturally) Competent? A Guide for Nursing Students
Cultural competence is the acquisition of knowledge and skills to provide more effective care to patients of particular ethnic, religious, and racial groups. Discover the five building blocks of cultural competence and read key steps you can take to make cultural competence an active part of your healthcare education and training.
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How to Prepare for the TEAS Test in 2024
If you are a student looking at how to become a registered nurse then you have probably heard of the (dreaded) TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam that is required by most nursing schools today.
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How Long is Nursing School?
If you have dreams of working in the nursing field, the first step is to get the required education. The time you’ll be in school depends on your personal aspirations, and this guide will help you learn about the timeline for all of the different routes.
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How Long is Ultrasound Tech & Sonography School?
Becoming a sonographer takes time, but how much? Check out our guide to see what factors determine how long your schooling will take and where to start.
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