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Andrea Wickstrom

Andrea Wickstrom, BSN, PHN, RN, has been a nurse for 25 years. Most of her experience is in cardiology at the bedside, stress testing, and with cardiac medical devices. Health literacy is also a passion of hers. Now, she combines her nursing knowledge with her love for writing to reach and educate readers. 

An older couple smiling together. Next Avenue

How My Grandparents Helped Shape Me

Honoring my grandparents Merlin and Muriel and the love and lessons they continue to share with our family
September 6, 2023
A vintage sewing machine. Next Avenue

I Finally Taught Myself To Use a Sewing Machine

YouTube tutorials and time during the pandemic helped me achieve a longtime goal, despite some zig-zags along the way
August 24, 2023
An Automated External Defibrillator/AED on a wall. Next Avenue

Don't Be Afraid To Use an AED

When someone suddenly collapses due to cardiac arrest, a bystander's response of prompt CPR and rapid defibrillation with an AED is their best chance for survival
August 4, 2023
A mother and son jogging together. Next Avenue, healthy people 2030

Healthy People 2030

This ongoing health promotion and disease prevention initiative aims to drive efforts, achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities across the United States
May 24, 2023
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