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Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
Expertise
Ask me how you can help get your loved one discharge from the hospital quicker and with less complications. I can answer questions related to adult admissions. I have expertise in all hospital associated healthcare concerns.
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 Nurse Practitioner 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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennise | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. I will make ..... |
| Michael | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Super fast answer,and very useful! |
| Pam | 03/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you sooo much for your advice! ..... |
| Jose | 02/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much, this is the ..... |
| Jack | 02/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
2012-05-25 GERD and IBS:
Dear Jenn, Focusing on the GERD, it occurs when the lower esosageal sphincter remains open, allowing stomach contents to enter the esophagus. Omeprozole and pantoprazole are both proton pump inhibitors
2012-05-24 EKG:
Dear Joan, An EKG is composed of a P wave, T wave, sometimes a U wave and a QRS complex. A C wave is associated with right ventricular pressures and is measured with a CVP monitor. In the case
2012-05-23 ASA clearance time:
Dear Michael, Seven days is usually an adequate number of days to stop the aspirin prior to the occult blood test. However, some physicians do not want their patients off the aspirin for any reason
2012-05-21 3 year old with stomach pain:
Dear Dennise, My scope of practice does not include pediatrics; however black stool can be a sign of old blood, especially if it is tarry. This usually indicates a bleed high up in the digestive tract
2012-05-14 I got questions:
Dear Emily, I answered this quest about one week ago, but somehow, I do not think it was posted. A yeast infection can give the same symptoms as a UTI, because the urethra, the hole where the urine
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