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Abstract TMP14: The Resus and Flow Nurse; Positioned to Save Lives

Stroke Journal

Time is of the essence - this is one phrase every emergency department (ED) nurse knows. The development and implementation of the Flow and Resuscitation (Resus) registered nurse (RN) roles supports our goal of getting the patient to the right place at the right time. This especially true for stroke where time is brain.

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Abstract TMP17: Cerebral Compass- Guiding Nurses and Neurologist to be Aligned in Care Finding their true North on 4 North with Multidisciplinary Stroke Rounds

Stroke Journal

The multidisciplinary approach increases bedside RNs engagement. The stroke team frequently performed their rounds on 4N without the bedside RN present. This does not foster trust and communication between RNs and MDs. Then from April 2024 to July 2024 the nurses on 4N, joined in collaborative rounds with the stroke team daily.

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Abstract WP43: Improving Nurse Retention Through Orientation Restructuring, Planned Professional Development, and Leadership-Employee Support: One Unit’s Journey

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Increasing RN turnover rates are a noteworthy and nuanced problem for many nurse leaders. It is a particular challenge within specialty units, resulting in the loss of specialty nursing knowledge, assessment, and critical thinking skills relevant to specific patient populations.

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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

DAIC

Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterization May Be Unnecessary

DAIC

Credit: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 11:00 January 4, 2024 — The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure.

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CVRx Announces Key Senior Leadership Team Hires

DAIC

Adamson, MD, MSc, FACC, FESC, FRCP (Ed ) has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer, Bonnie Handke, RN, MBA will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Patient Access, Reimbursement, and Healthcare Economics, and Jennifer E. Thomas University, a BA from Concordia University, and an AS in Nursing from Normandale Community College.

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Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge earns Acute Stroke Ready Certification from Joint Commission

DAIC

“Acute Stroke Ready Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, RN, executive vice president of accreditation and certification operations, and chief nursing officer for The Joint Commission.