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CPR stands for Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.  People need CPR when they are unconscious and are not breathing.  They are typically in cardiac arrest.  Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in Minnesota and also in our country.  Someone dies of cardiac arrest every 90 seconds (pre-pandemic).  This has tripled since COVID. Many CPR situations…

The American Heart Association (AHA) is renowned worldwide for its diligence and dedication in fighting heart disease and stroke. With their comprehensive and medically-focused training programs in the areas of First Aid, CPR, and AED, amongst others, the AHA continues to contribute significantly to the improvement of public health. But what exactly makes AHA stand…

Hello everyone! I am a nurse with over 25 years of medical experience. I began my career in clinical nursing and then moved into hospital nursing. While working in the hospital I began teaching at a private medical school in the Twin Cities. I loved teaching so much that when I began to have a…