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Vanderbilt Nursing Professor Receives $3.6M to Study Telemedicine and Post-intensive Care Syndrome Recovery

Minority Nurse

million over five years to examine, with her collaborators, the efficacy of telemedicine services among people recovering from post-intensive care syndrome. Following ICU discharge, patients have problems lasting months to years that often go unaddressed,” Boehm says.

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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Physician’s offices offer a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, making them an excellent choice for those who enjoy building relationships with patients and working closely with a small healthcare team. They may perform tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

They monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication, and convey self-care and discharge information. Because nurses are directly involved with patients on a day-to-day — and often hourly — basis, improving their ability to provide high-quality care is critical to a successful patient safety strategy.