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I am thrilled to have you exploring the Candy Stripe Nurse. If you are a nurse or someone who is simply curious about the wonderful field of nursing this is the perfect place to be. The Candy Stripe Nurse will not only offer humor and flair but will also explore nursing issues, provide resources to students and seasoned nurses, as well as be the place where you can shop for amazing nurse merchandise. So whether you are taking that precious five minutes coffee break, indulging in a glass of wine or satisfying your curiosity, just sit back, relax, explore and let the candy stripe nurse fulfill your needs.

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Who is The Candy Stripe Nurse? Tiffany Allen is a Registered General Nurse who earned her Bachelors of Science nursing degree from the prestigious The University of the West Indies School of Nursing in 2011. Her nursing journey officially began in 2012 where she got her first job working at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in… Continue reading About

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