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What is PACU, and What Does a PACU Nurse Do? 

Daily Nurse

We ensure patients are as comfortable as possible by providing warm blankets, administering oxygen, and creating a calm environment. Our anesthesia team does an excellent job, so most general surgery patients experience little to no pain. For nausea, we use Zofran or Reglan.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Becoming a Certified Managed Care Nurse can be a great way to stand out in this competitive field and demonstrate your commitment to excellence. Why Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? Both LPN/LVNs and registered nurses are eligible for a managed care nurse certification.

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7 Steps to Obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

It’s the highest clinical nursing degree, in contrast with the research-focused Ph.D. in Nursing degree. Those who opt for a DNP, whether with a clinical or non-clinical focus, typically have years of direct patient experience, and may already be nurse leaders. USAHS Nursing Programs The University of St.

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Minimizing Medical Burnout: Dr Sarah M I Cartwright

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Cartwright is the Interim Executive Director for the School of Nursing at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, encompassing the Master of Science in Nursing , Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload. decrease in pneumonia infections among surgical patients to an increase of one additional work hour per RN.

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40-years of Forensic Nursing and Current Opportunities in Remote Sexual Assault Care

Amercan Journal of Nursing

By 2012, the Department of Justice was meeting to consider funding for telehealth by forensic nurses. A role for telehealth, and continuing limitations.