Expertise
471 Nurse Anesthesiologist – Who is at the Head of the Bed – Michelle Gaines
An LNC must understand the specific nature of the roles different kinds of medical practitioners play in clinical settings. The subcategories of those who practice anesthesia have been undergoing rapid changes and evolution. New terminology may baffle the LNC reading medical data. Michelle Gaines, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), who is also an LNC, provides…
Read More468 Life Cycle of the Emergency Department & the LNC with Kaitlynn Williamson
For non-medical people, the ER environment looks dramatic and exciting. For nurses in the ER, some of that drama occurs, but the true rewards come from being able to help people who are in a condition of crisis by correctly managing their injuries and offering comfort. Kaitlynn Williamson, an LNC and a certified emergency nurse…
Read More466 Preeclampsia – High Risk Clinical and Legal Complication- Kimmara Jackson
In the area of high-risk pregnancies, preeclampsia poses special challenges. Kimmara Jackson, a highly experienced OB nurse and legal nurse consultant, provides a detailed analysis of how this condition is treated. Pregnant women with preeclampsia have the risk of high blood pressure, decreased kidney function, and seizures. Typically, they are confined to their hospital beds…
Read More465 Preventing Falls in the Nursing Home – Sharon Banks Tarr
For a long time, falls in nursing homes and assisted living facilities have caused countless injuries. Sharon Banks Tarr, has a Master’s in Nursing, is an LNCC, and has worked as a surveyor for healthcare facilities. She shares her wealth of experience about what causes falls, how to determine whether they’re preventable, and how to…
Read More463 Nursing Home Traps – Tiffany Hinds
If you are an LNC who did your clinical work in a hospital, you’ll find many challenges in analyzing a legal case involving nursing homes. Tiffany Hinds, an LNC who has extensive experience working in nursing homes, provides a wealth of information. Among the challenges she describes are medical records that are unique to long-term…
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