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The moment I knew I was meant to be a nurse

Scrubs

His care is for more than her vital signs at the moment—it is for her mental state also. I believe being an excellent nurse also requires a dedication to the safety and wellbeing of our patients. She patiently walks the patient through the disease process, seeking to increase his understanding and answer his questions.

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MedTech Advancements in CNA Training Programs

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

For CNAs, this means gaining valuable experience with technologies that streamline caregiving tasks, such as wearable devices for monitoring vital signs and mobile apps for patient tracking. Understanding how to use these tools is crucial for improving workflow and patient safety.

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Perianesthesia Nurses Celebrate Dynamic Career Choice

Minority Nurse

And during that time, they are constantly assessing the patient for their levels of pain so they can most effectively establish a pain management plan and ensure patient safety. An essential part of perianesthesia nursing is to develop a fine-tuned awareness of each patient, even during hectic times.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Also ordered were daily dressing changes to the affected foot, vital signs, and bi-weekly (twice-a-week) blood work for the next two weeks. In Summary.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

CollaborateMD

A recent review of studies examining the impact of AI on patient safety found that AI-powered decision support tools can help improve error detection and drug management. Well-trained AI algorithms can use natural language processing (NLP) to identify which medications belong in the patient’s medical history.

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Recognizing PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week

Minority Nurse

Perianesthesia nurses work alongside a patient as they are preparing for or recovering from a procedure that requires sedation. Nurses in this specialty are dedicated to patient safety and are responsible for monitoring and assessing patients as they move through the preparation and recovery processes.

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Daily Work of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

One of the first things medical assistants do each day is welcome and prepare patients for their visits. This includes taking vital signs like blood pressure and temperature. They also collect medical histories to help the doctor understand the patient’s health better. Next, medical assistants take vital signs.