I heard from a friend in long term facilities that there are 2 nurses. 1 Registered Nurse and 1 Licensed Practical nurse for 40-60 patients requiring long term care. And I am sure these patients have...
Studentray replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Orthopedic
Also patients maybe on blood thinners to reduce the chance of post op complications from surgery such as: Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein thrombosis, and stroke. You make have to teach patients how to...
Studentray replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Orthopedic
I am on an orthopedic unit mainly focusing on Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries. I guess it's very important to maintain pain with narcotic use. Repositioning of the joints, pillow placement, ice...
I'm graduating from the U of C program this April and I feel very unprepared. I am graduating from the older program 2009-2013. Just to let you know. 11 MRU students made it to the ICU for their final...