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At a comprehensive stroke center in Covington, Louisiana, Robyn Nakamura, RN, CCRN, cared for neurosurgery and stroke patients in critical care. She covers neurological conditions for Biology Insights and still works per-diem hospital shifts.

What Are Focal Neurological Deficits?Brain & Nerves
How Serious Is an Arachnoid Cyst?Brain & Nerves
Which Is Worse: Subdural or Epidural Hematoma?Brain & Nerves
What Percent of Strokes Are Hemorrhagic?Brain & Nerves
When Is a Lumbar Puncture Contraindicated?Tests
Can a Brain Tumor Cause a Stroke?Cancer
How Long Do You Stay in the Hospital After Brain Surgery?Healthcare
Where Is the Lateral Ventricle Located?Brain & Nerves
How Long Does a Craniectomy Take?Procedures
What Causes Neurogenic Shock?Heart & Lungs
Can Dehydration Mimic a Stroke?Brain & Nerves
What Kind of Doctor Performs a Craniotomy?Healthcare
What Is a Pediatric Stroke? Causes, Signs, and Treatment Kids
How Long Does a Dural Tear Take to Heal?Bones & Muscles
How Common Is Syringomyelia? Prevalence and Statistics Brain & Nerves
Can a High Fever Cause a Stroke?Brain & Nerves
What Is a Cerebellum Stroke? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Brain & Nerves
What to Expect After Brain Aneurysm Surgery Procedures
Why Would You See a Neurosurgeon?Healthcare
How to Test the Vagus Cranial Nerve Brain & Nerves
How to Check If a VP Shunt Is Working Tests
Is Vomiting After a Stroke Normal?Brain & Nerves
What Is the Fencing Response in Traumatic Brain Injury?Brain & Nerves
How to Treat a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Brain & Nerves
Do Burr Holes in the Skull Heal?Procedures
Is Horner’s Syndrome Life-Threatening?Brain & Nerves
Does Aphasia Affect Swallowing?Brain & Nerves
Can Brain Dead Patients Open Their Eyes?Brain & Nerves
How to Assess Level of Consciousness (LOC)Tests
How to Test Muscle Tone: Methods and Interpretation Tests