Rick Rickman, RN, BSN, Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA,

Rick Rickman, RN, BSN, Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA, is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 1 articles published to date.

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Polypharmacy Mitigation: A Lifetime of Education

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An informational article on the issue of paolypharmacy and medication redundancy in todays healthcare and the use of education over the lifespan as a corrective measure.

Submitted by Rick Rickman, RN, BSN, Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA,

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