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What is PACU, and What Does a PACU Nurse Do? 

Daily Nurse

PACU nurse’s responsibilities include closely monitoring patients’ vital signs and managing common post-operative symptoms such as pain, nausea, dizziness, and other effects of surgery and anesthesia. It’s easier for them to process the information when alert and clear-headed.

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LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career

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When considering a career as a nursing professional, there is much to consider, and every individual must make an informed decision based on their own needs, goals, and life circumstances.

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Hospices Strengthening Ties to Tech, Pharmacy Companies to Support Families, Staff

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But also for us to be able to monitor their blood pressure and vital signs are remotely and to have a good idea of any changes. The information available through remote monitoring has allowed our clinicians to decide if a patient needs an immediate visit. It gives the patients and their family a lot of comfort.”

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Empowering patients and families to escalate worries and concerns. The NHS England pilot project at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We acknowledge that patients and families are experts in their own wellbeing and may identify the subtle signs of deterioration and improvement before the vital signs of NEWS scores suggest any change 4. Available at: [link] (accessed 16/2/24) The post Empowering patients and families to escalate worries and concerns.

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Nursing Informatics: Vital to the Profession

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nursing informatics as a specialty that identifies, defines, manages, and communicates data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice. The essential elements — data, information, knowledge, and wisdom — encompass the concept of bringing data together in meaningful ways.

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Head-to-Toe Assessments: A Checklist for Success

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Heath assessments also provide vital information that can identify life-threatening conditions. Early warning signs noted by changes in your patient’s condition can be discovered, which can then lead to appropriate interventions. The post Head-to-Toe Assessments: A Checklist for Success appeared first on Nurse.com Blog.

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This National IV Nurse Day Learn More About Infusion Nurses

Daily Nurse

They also provide nursing care that involves assessing a patient for side effects and documenting medications or vital signs in their medical records. The nonprofit represents infusion nurses and other clinicians engaged in infusion care and is dedicated to sharing that information with other healthcare professionals.