Subscribe to our e-digest, Nursing Notes. Clinical Nurse Specialist. A Clinical Nurse Specialist is an expert at diagnosing and treating illness in their area of expertise. Clinical Nurse Specialists focus on one of three main specialty areas: patients and their families, nurse management, and administration. The rest of the nursing staff looks to the Clinical Nurse Specialist for guidance in their practice and help with efficiency in the workplace.
Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide, which is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide.
Surge. Alternatively known as a line surge or power surge, a surge is a short, fast rise in voltage that inherently causes an increase in electrical current or vice versa. Exclusive to electrical circuits, a power surge can cause damage or impairment to a computer or other devices.For example, the standard voltage rating on a landline in the United States is 120V. If this rating is exceeded for more than three nanoseconds, it would be considered a surge, any shorter duration is a spike.Tip: Users can help prevent damage from power surges with surge protectors.or example, the standard voltage rating on a landline in the United States is 120V. If this rating is exceeded for more than three nanoseconds, it would be considered a surge, any shorter duration is a spike.