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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Contributing factors for these diagnosis-related claims included the failure of an NP to order a diagnostic/lab test to establish a diagnosis, failure to obtain a complete history and physical of the patient, and failure to refer a patient to higher level care. The patient was transferred to the ED and diagnosed with sepsis.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 Further diagnostic tests reveal that the mass is a malignant neoplasm. Mr. Salzo’s diagnostic presentation appeared typical for asthma. with difficulty breathing.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding.

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10 Technologies In Nursing That Is Transforming Patient Care

Arkenea

Robotics, data analytics, mobile technology, and diagnostic tools are just a few examples of innovations that are changing the way that nurses access healthcare. These devices can track a patient’s vital signs, activity levels, and other health-related data, providing nurses with valuable information about their patients.

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Medical Assistant Training Program

MedAssistantEDU.org

However, the credits are not transferable if a candidate decides to pursue higher education in the future. The only exception to these credits transfer is for colleges that allow the students to finish their associate degree at the same premises they have initially earned their certificate.