Dermatology nurse practitioner vs registered nurse in the icu

Differences between dermatology nurse practitioner and registered nurse in the icu duties and responsibilities

Dermatology nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Present patient education regarding diagnosis, procedure, and treatment including medication instructions and wind care instructions.
• Maintain patient medical and pharmaceutical records in EMR.
• Perform skin biopsies to obtain accurate diagnosis of malignant skin conditions and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess and monitor dermatology patients.
• Educate patients regarding skin care and products and participate in laser surgeries and cosmetic resurfacing procedures.
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Registered nurse in the icu example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients with HTN, DM, COPD, asthma, stroke, renal failure.
• Achieve initial CCRN this employment environment.
• Manage care for patients with multiple chronic/acute conditions including renal, cardiac, respiratory, GI and diabetic.
• Manage care of patients who require cardiac monitoring, including dialysis, COPD, CHF and pre/post surgical patients
• Manage central venous catheters, including PICC lines, arterial lines as required for administration of medication and nutrition support.
• Monitor and manage chest tubes and various drainage devices along with pacer wires, epidural lines, and PCA pumps.
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