Dominique Teaford

Clinical Nursing Instructor at San Jose State University

Path to Register

Path of becoming a registered nurse

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Dominique talks about how to obtain the position of a registered nurse including courses at college, experience and state tests to demonstrate basic knowledge

Daily Stress of Being a Nurse

How Dominique handles stress

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Dominique talks about ways she manages stress in her job. She likes to take walks with her family, gardening, hiking and anything that she can enjoy each day.

Not Your Stereotypical Nurse

Stereotypes of nursing

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Dominique talks about the stereotype of nursing being mainly females, which is untrue. It entails anyone who has the qualifications for the job. Nursing also is a lot more than the grunt work of a hospital and act as the gatekeeper of medication for patients.