A registered nurse's understanding of pressure ulcer prevention and treatment
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Jennifer N. King, MSN, BSN Online, University of Mount Olive, Mount Olive, North Carolina, USA
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What do registered nurses understand about prevention and treatment options for pressure ulcers and do those registered nurses need additional education or training. After analysis of the data, registered nurses reported they do not receive adequate education and training about pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.
Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Education; Pressure Ulcers; Prevention |
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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