by Judy A. Young | May 10, 2023 | From the President's Desk
SEPSIS: A Frequent Culprit in Medical Malpractice by Kenyetta Christmas, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, CLNC Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the dysregulated host response (uncontrolled, unbalanced pro-and anti-inflammatory state) to infection. These...
by Judy A. Young | Jan 26, 2023 | From the President's Desk
THE DANGERS OF MISSED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY by Mary Smallwood, RN Bleeding from an ectopic pregnancy (EP) causes 10% of all pregnancy-related deaths and is the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester. It also carries a high risk of future health...
by Judy A. Young | Mar 6, 2022 | From the President's Desk
THE BIGGEST LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING EVENT OF THE YEAR IS COMING TO ORLANDO! That’s right! The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) Annual Forum is LIVE again this year, and is coming to the beautiful Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate,...
by Judy A. Young | Dec 24, 2021 | From the President's Desk
The Effects of Alcohol on Wound Healing Healthcare providers have always been under pressure to ensure a good outcome for their patients. However, while they can control the care they give, providers can never guarantee the positive results of a patient’s...
by Judy A. Young | Jul 20, 2021 | From the President's Desk
Medication Errors and Patients’ Rights of Medication Administration – Implications for Medical Experts It is estimated that medication errors are among the top three medical malpractice allegations in the United States. Up to half of these may have been...
