Donald Jacobsen is a registered nurse and healthcare content writer. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Donald is passionate about patient education and quality improvement. Donald began his healthcare career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. He became licensed as a Registered Nurse in 2006 and has since worked in various roles, including emergency medicine, case management, and informatics. Donald has always enjoyed writing, but his time spent as a clinical educator solidified his passion for research-based patient and clinician education. He now uses his skills to create engaging and informative content for patients and healthcare professionals. When he's not busy writing or working as an informatics nurse, Donald enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, two daughters, and dog. You can learn more about Donald and read more of his work at Donald Jacobsen: Dad. Writer. Nurse.