Surgical Unit Journal of Nursing

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Exemplar of my nursing experience of my transition from ER nurse to an ICU nurse.

Submitted by Maria C. Hatter, RN, BSN

Basic Cardiac Assessments: Physical Examination, Electrocardiography, and Chest Radiography

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The human heart is one of the major organs adversely affected by high blood pressure. Therefore, the registered nurse must provide a careful and thorough evaluation of the assessments needed via the cardiac structure and function (i.e., including visual signs, all non-and invasive cardiac medical devices), which is an obligatory part of the examination of the hypertensive patient.

Submitted by Dr. Gary D. Goldberg, PhD

Clinical Nurse Leadership and Performance Improvement on Surgical Unit

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There are many ways that nurses can prevent harm to their patients one method is to provide the necessary care that will promote only positive outcomes for their patients.

Submitted by Cheryl A. Landry RN, MSN, CNL(c)

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