Preparing nurses to respond to in-house emergencies as a team.

Nursing

At UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pa., Terri Kress is an advanced clinical education specialist. Michelle Broge-Connor, Joyce Jackson, and Fred Tasota are professional staff nurses.

Published: October 2016

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