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I can answer nursing questions related to medical nursing and preoperative and post operative nursing care. What to expect as you come into the hospital, questions to ask your doctor, what to expect postoperative. How to minimize your chances of post operative complications such as infection.

Experience in the area

I am in charge of a thirty bed surgical unit on nights, twelve hour shifts. I am a resource person for new grads and new hires, I also work on the floor when not in charge and love bedside nursing.

Education/Credentials

Associates Degree in Nursing.

Past/Present Clients

Surgical patients, medical patients, pysch patients, detox patients at times. Our hospital does not discriminate, and regardless of finances or insurance are taken care of. On my floor we take care of all general surgeries, orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology. No pediatrics, I have taken care of as young as four years old, but am not an expert on pediatrics. I will never divulge personal information because of HIPPA laws, and will not go out of my scope of practice.

What do you like about this subject?

I love nursing, and the whole healthcare profession

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I learn something new everyday, medical technology is in constant change and the advances being made are incredible.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Your patient rights.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Nothing is off limits, you can ask any question you might find embarrassing that maybe you couldn't discuss with others.

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James12/24/11101010Thanks.
James11/09/11101010Very thorough answer.
Tim08/26/11101010Thank you!
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