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Although there are many registered nurse roles, there is a commonality in the work of nursing in that it is often physically demanding and emotionally draining. Another common complaint is that nurses do not feel adequately reimbursed for their work.
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The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) updated its Guideline for Manual High-level Disinfection. The revised version still recommends that devices should be sterilized if both high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization options are included in the instructions for use (IFU). The rationale is that terminal sterilization offers the highest margin of safety.
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In a thoughtful move in 2020, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) ushered in a change, transforming nursing continuing education (NCE) into nursing continuing professional development (NCPD). In navigating this shift, please note that while the terminology evolved from CE to NCPD, the essence of a contact hour remains unchanged. Aligning with the vision of both ANCC and the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) now embraces the professional language of NCPD, honoring the transition from what was formerly recognized as NCE. Â
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Accreditation surveys can be stressful when you don’t know what to expect. You know a life safety surveyor will tour your surgical environment, but what are they looking for exactly? The life safety lens focuses on fire safety, electrical safety and other patient protective features specific to surgery.
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Attendees at this year’s American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida will be the first to see Medline UNITE’s new Lisfranc Plating & Screw System. This new product adds to Medline UNITE’s expansive portfolio...
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Stryker has announced the launch of Prophecy Footprint, an expansion of the Prophecy Surgical Planning system, offering comprehensive surgical planning across the entire foot. The system will be demonstrated at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)...
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