Person's health care nurse practitioner vs orthopedic nurse practitioner

Differences between person's health care nurse practitioner and orthopedic nurse practitioner duties and responsibilities

Person's health care nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Assist physicians in GYN exams and minor surgical procedures.
• Assist provider with sub dermal implants and IUD procedures.
• Document patient status in electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Access pharmacy folder in EMR; assess and fill prescriptions per protocol.
• Implement rehabilitation plan and oversee medication compliance and communication with hospitals.
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Orthopedic nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Experience in managing type 2 DM, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, COPD, sleep apnea, and asthma.
• Specialize in post-operative care and rehabilitation, in coordination with physical therapy department.
• Perform in-office procedures, such as dermal shave, punch biopsy and cryotherapy.
• Educate, instruct, and support new or experience bedside nurses in the Neurosurgical ICU.
• Assist in biopsy and skin removal procedures including MOHS surgery, cryotherapy, laser, injections and sutures.
• Educate patients and family on patient specific diagnosis, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques including patient control analgesia.
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