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Double the love, double the care, but only one had the advantage of LifeBubble™! Sharing insights from a neonatal nurse practitioner on managing twin babies in the NICU - one with LifeBubble™ Umbilical Catheter Securement System and the other with traditional methods. The difference? Crystal clear. LifeBubble™ ensured securement and peace of mind, keeping that vital connection in place. #ForDignityForLife #ForMomForBaby #NICU #NeonatalCare #LifeBubble #UmbilicalCatheter

Out and about in Providence teaching special NICU nurses about the benefits of anti-reflux NC integrated NICU sets, equipped with one-way check valves to prevent med-mixing. Let's ensure more patients receive their prescribed therapy. Next stop: Hartford, followed by Philly and then Pittsburgh. The clinical benefits of anti-reflux are remarkable - increased VAD time, reduced tPA in adults, and subsequently decreased BSIs. Did you know two studies correlate tPA to CLABSIs? This knowledge is pivotal. Let's strive for improvement. Excited for the journey ahead! Where should I head next after Pittsburgh?! #nurse #nursingleader #vascularaccess #criticalcare #patientcare #qualityimprovement

A Baby Had No Home After a Stay in the NICU. Her Nurses Adopted Her. Nurses Taylor and Drew Deras doted on tiny and fragile baby Ella, one of their premature NICU patients who was born at 23 weeks, weighing just over a pound. Ella, who was born in May 2021, needed intensive medical care, including several blood transfusions. Whenever Taylor Deras had downtime during her shift, she would snuggle Ella and read to her. Her husband, who also had a soft spot for the baby girl, did the same. https://lnkd.in/gwR57rPu #medicine #nursing #nursingleadership #medicalmalpractice #medicalnegligence #attorney #expertwitness #nursingcrisis #medicalmalpractice

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When is "within defined limits" important in a focused assessment? Focused assessments concentrate only on the issue at hand, and nurses may have learned to document only abnormal findings. However, pertinent normal findings should be noted. Epic has a fun feature that allows the user to flag values. So for that stroke patient who now has no symptoms, a pertinent assessment (even in a focused assessment environment such as the ED or urgent care) would be the neuro WDL. Document like an attorney's reading it. #documentation #ernurse #emergencynurse #emergencydepartment #expert #lnc #nurse #epic

This #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek focuses on the conversations we have around death and the language we use. This year, we’re kick-starting the week with a conversation with Jo, one of our registered nurses! Follow our link to read Jo’s discussion about the importance of having open and candid conversations around death and the benefits this brings to our patients and their families: https://buff.ly/4a2M3bG

For many nurses, working in chronic care management isn’t just a choice – it is a calling. Read the inspiring journey of renal nurses Michelle Carver and Marjelka Trkulja, two of our nursing leaders, who share their passion and reflect on their calling to the industry, from managing chronic illnesses to empowering patient-facing employees. Embark with us on this story of dedication and commitment as we shine a spotlight on these two courageous women who embody the spirit of compassion and commitment that defines this profession. Read more in the article shared below. #InternationalNursesMonth #INDatFME #IND2024 #ProudtobeFME

🌟 Hello, Nurse Heroes! Dive into The Mind Web Mnemonics Series. Unlock Nursing Excellence - Memorize with Mnemonics! 💡🩺✨ To Care for a chronically ill child, it needs to have love, patience, and unwavering support. 💕 #MindWebAcademy #NextGenerationNurses #RetentionThroughSimplification

Tomorrow cannot arrive fast enough! I'm so excited about the Illuminate powered by PharMerica collaborative focused on risk, losses, and proactive mitigation strategies in assisted living. Transitions in care have many challenges and complexities, and the three-part series will take a deep dive into these subjects. Please join us! #seniorcare #assistedliving #riskmitigation #expectationsmanagement #transitionalcare #thoughtleadership