Most docs will tell you exactly what they want you to do, that said as an oncology nurse for 7 years: most of your assisting will be with the patient. As in preparation(teaching), consent, labwork, premedication, etc... I consider my most important aspect of this particular job to be comforting the patient. Hope this helps.
Yes, cervical and endometrial biopsies are within the scope of practice for nurse practitioners.
An ER nurse's overview is you are responsible for the iv's and you must assist the doctor.
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A nurse's aide isn't a nurse... they're there to assist, and may or may not be acting in somewhat of an apprentice capacity.
To assist the mother and the obstetrician in childbirth.
A midwife helps assist in the delivery of an infant, an registered nurse will assist the midwife by constantly assessing the patient, administering medications, and alerting them when delivery is imminent and any potential complications.
There are several companies that will provide a traveling nurse. One can hire a traveling nurse at the Cross County TravCorps website or the Voyage Healthcare site.
the continuing competency
Friendly, informative, and most of all a champion for your needs. The nurse is your voice when you have none, and will get all your questions answered. She will assist you any way she can.
Service Line Assist Team....basically back-up nursing staff
On the clients strong
A CBN or certified bariatric nurse is a specialization which is growing in demand. The bariatric nurse will assist patients with therapy related to treatment. To learn more about this specialty visit nursing.ecu.edu/bariatric.