I believe all people should receive the care they expect from their healthcare providers. You are your own best advocate. I am here to empower you to start a dialogue with those who care for you.
Dawn Sheldon, RN, is a freelance health writer who draws from her past medical experience to write accurate health care content. She is a registered nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing. Dawn has worked 15 years in dialysis caring directly for patients and managing clinics. She also has 12 years in home health care directly caring for patients in their homes and supervising the care they receive.
Dawn has a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She received her nursing education at Century College. Dawn completed her undergraduate studies at Metropolitan State University and Monmouth College.
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