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We just presented some of our latest research, in collaboration with Ardelyx, Inc., at AANP. This study explored the educational needs and practice differences among primary care and gastroenterology NPs, PAs, and physicians, highlighting areas for education. American Association of Nurse Practitioners #primarycare #gastroenterology #nursepractitioner #medicaleducation

New from APNA: APNA Transitions in Practice. This online certificate program — featuring 15.25 contact hours — delivers the latest evidence-based knowledge and skills essential to providing psychiatric-mental health nursing care. Find out more on how this program will boost your confidence and competence and improve patient care: https://lnkd.in/efRMuAWY See insights and ads Boost post All reactions: 7 APNA, Iowa Chapter and 6 others

The June issue of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) sheds light on a critical topic: Pressure Injury Prevention in Adult Critically Ill Patients. Maintaining skin integrity is paramount, especially for those in intensive care settings where patients are vulnerable to pressure injuries due to prolonged immobility. The JBI Evidence Implementation Summary demonstrates the importance of proactive measures in preventing these injuries. Pressure injuries not only cause physical discomfort but also pose serious health risks, including infections and delayed recovery. By improving the delivery of care to align with best practice, healthcare providers can significantly reduce the incidence of pressure injuries among critically ill patients. Let's prioritize skin integrity to ensure better outcomes for all patients.

#nurses If you care for patients with ICP monitoring, this seminar is for you! Linda Littlejohns and DaiWai Olson are experts in cerebral monitoring. Register for FREE and earn 1 CE. #ICP #neurocriticalcare #EVD #criticalcarenursing #neuronurse

Advanced Practice Providers inclusion in the care of patients is always rewarding. Notably working with brilliant physicians like Dr. #David Z Rose, in the industry about a multidisciplinary approach. #nursepractitioners #neuro #cardiology #healthcareleaders

There are three components of the hospice plan: 🩺 Medical care includes recognizing pain and other symptoms, administering medications, anticipating complications, and learning what side effects may be associated with medications and treatments. 🐾 Nursing care includes reviewing treatments and medications administered by the family, reviewing the patient’s activities of daily living, assessing the patient’s condition, administering medications and treatments, and ensuring that all measures are taken to maximize the patient’s comfort. 💕 Support for the family consists of actively listening to owners elaborate on their feelings, validating the family’s experiences and showing empathy; providing information and other resources; and facilitating coping and decision-making.

LUNG SOUNDS🫁 As a clinically active nurse I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS listen to lung sounds at least once during my initial assessment, and then sometimes multiple times a shift! Lung sounds can tell you a TON about your patients before you even open a chart, and unfortunately, I have worked with multiple providers and nurses who asses lung (and heart) sounds from the doorway 🥴 I always try and stress the importance of physical assessments to new nurses/students that I precept because if not performed thoroughly, or even skipped in some cases, can cause immense patient harm! Assessments provide us a baseline for our patients and if we all just copy the previous charting (as I’ve seen in the past) then this opens the doorway for medical malpractice claims 😵💫 Bottom line- ASSESS YOUR PATIENTS! #legalnurseconsultant #RN #lungsounds #physicalassessment #medicalmalpractice

Poor documentation and inadequate wound treatment at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) contributed to an elderly patient’s death. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gdxvTk4W To download a PDF version, click here: https://lnkd.in/gaxB_apR To read other CRICO case studies, click here: https://lnkd.in/d9Mf2dCC #casestudies #CRICO #medicalmalpractice

Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, RN Coordinators, and other healthcare professionals gathered for our Cryo Nerve Block Therapy program today. We delved into the latest standards in analgesia and effective strategies for post-op pain relief, including #cryoNB as part of a multimodal approach. Thank you to all who joined us! Interested in learning more about a non-opioid solution for post-operative pain? Learn more at: https://okt.to/J5fozM #MedEd #cryoNB #PainManagement

Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health and Palliative/Hospice Care organizations can now gain national recognition through the American Heart Association’s new certification programs for post-acute care. The certification programs are designed to help strengthen heart failure and stroke systems of care by improving patient outcomes, reducing readmission rates, and enhancing coordination of care. These certifications include: Home Health – Heart Failure Certification Palliative/Hospice – Heart Failure Certification Skilled Nursing Facility - Heart Failure Certification Skilled Nursing Facility - Stroke Rehabilitation Certification