Forensic nurse vs nurse

Differences between forensic nurse and nurse duties and responsibilities

Forensic nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Plan, provide, and monitor individualized nursing care and evidence collection to pediatric patients of acute sexual assault
• Charge responsibilities for 3-6 CNAs.
• Perform medical forensic exams on patients who have been sexually assault and provide care and follow-up education
• Work independently under protocols for treatment to provide STI risk assessment, treatment, and prophylaxis including emergency contraception.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
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Nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac rhythm changes and implement medication according to ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on diseases processes, medications, wind care, and iv infusion.
• Provide care for patients on medical/surgical, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, postpartum, neonatal ICU, and psychiatric units
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and other medical emergency situations.
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