Taking nursing to the next level: the expanded role of nurse practitioners
With the ability to diagnose, prescribe, order and interpret results, initiate referrals and provide direct care to patients, nurse practitioners
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Recognizing Respiratory Therapy Week 2018
Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are highly specialized and skilled healthcare professionals. As members of the inter-professional healthcare team, they care for
Caring for the critically ill: pediatric intensive care at the IWK
“I think people often think of the intensive care unit as a scary place. When resident trainees first come to
Vigilance, strong relationships and thinking like a detective lead to low infection rates
“Our whole existence is around preventing hospital-acquired infections,” says Dr. Jeannette Comeau, Medical Director & Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant. “We
Food plays a key role in patients’ care and experience at the IWK
Hospital food has long been stereotyped as something to avoid with its supposed unpleasant taste, appearance and texture. But is