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Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

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GENERAL SURGERY Intestinal obstructions; Perforations; Ostomy; End ileostomy; Hemicolectomy; Take down ileostomy; Ostomy reversals; Diverticulitis; Chrohns Disease; Appendectomy; Cholecystectomy (gallbladder); Ventral hernia repair; Inguinal hernia repair; Umbilical hernia repair; Chest tubes; Pleurex catheters; Lobe-ectomy; Pneumonectomy; Thoracotomy; Pleuradesis; Thyroid surgery; Mastectomy; Lumpectomy LAPAROSCOPIC - LAPAROTOMY - LAPAROSCOPIC ASSISTED

Experience in the area

I am a Hospitalist on the Medical Staff. I round, admit, discharge, consult and assist with surgeries in the OR. I manage patients in the ICU and Med/Surg floors. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I was a certified critical care nurse (CCRN). And ACLS certified. I returned to school and graduated with my Master's degree in Science with a specialty as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I am currently employed at a local hospital.

Organizations

American College of Nurse Practitioners Connecticut Advance Practice Nurse Society

Education/Credentials

University of Connecticut 2007-2011 MSN, Acute Care Track Nurse Practitioner. Board Certified September 2011 Central Connecticut State University 2002-2006 BA Psychology St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing 1991-1993 Diploma Nursing Registered Nurse

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Roshan05/24/12101010 
david05/21/12101010thanks so much!!!
Art05/06/12Thankyou for the response. Art Hansen
David05/06/12101010Great answer. Thanks
Erikka05/02/12101010Nagging is ok....after all the reading .....

Recent Answers from Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

2012-05-15 Lumpectomy:

Dear Jennifer,    Without examining you, I am only able to make an educated guess. Below the histocryl, we use subcuticular stitches. They are under the skin and dissolve over time. Sometimes, a stitch

2012-05-15 Hernia Surgery:

Dear Roshan,    You did not mention what type of hernia repair you had. I will discuss the inguinal hernia, since this is the most common hernia repair, and also is associated with the symptoms you are

2012-05-12 Chronic Appendicitis:

Dear Michelle,    I am sorry for all you are going through. Unfortunately, there is little information on how to prevent lipomas. Surgery is an option, but it does not stop the problem of their return

2012-05-07 Pseudarthrosis or Rib Fracture Treatment In Slovenia Today:

Dear Sreco,    Thank you for writing in.  I am so sorry for all the pain and aggravation you have had to endure. I am going to ask you to read my entire response.    Your physicians and healthcare management

2012-05-02 Interpreting the Pathology Report:

Dear Erikka,    The gallbladder wall is made of of three layers: the mucosa, the muscularis and the adventitia. The adventitia is the outer most layer of the gallbladder. The defect to the adventitia was

 

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