Author Archives: John Ruder, RN, BSN

About John Ruder, RN, BSN

I am the burn program coordinator and an educator for Via Christi Regional Burn Center in Wichita, Kansas. I have taught critical care nursing at Newman University in Wichita, and enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hunting and fishing.

When lightning strikes, keep safety in mind

As we know in Kansas, the spring and summer can bring severe thunderstorms to our area, which inevitably leads to lightning strikes. According to the National Weather Service, lightning is a major cause of storm related deaths in the U.S. … Continue reading

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Barbecue and campfire safety

There is no better time to start thinking about cooking outside than when the weather starts to warm up. And lots of us will certainly be grilling this Memorial Day weekend. While grilling can be a great alternative to cooking … Continue reading

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