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Oklahoma Nurse, the official publication of the Oklahoma Nurses Association.
It is with great honor and privilege that I have served as President of the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA) over the past two years. I am immensely grateful for the trust and support you all have shown me.
Highlights include discussions on HIV testing for trans and non-binary individuals, insights into HIV in the aging population and a syndemic approach to testing. Don’t miss inspiring talks, updates and community discussions!
In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of adverse drug events are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication, medication errors, and drug–drug interactions. Healthcare advances in new drug development, older medications with newer indications for use, an aging population, and the expansion of prescription drug coverage may lead to an increase in these events. When nurses understand what determines evidence, how to implement guidelines as standard of care, and what establishes best practices to optimize medication safety, they can help prevent medication errors.
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and how to use them appropriately.
Living donor liver transplant has helped overcome the global shortage of donor organs. Live liver donors who electively undergo major abdominal surgery require specific care and expertise to ensure their safety. In the outpatient transplant clinic, transplant coordinators provide education, obtain consent, and organize the care of potential transplant recipients and living donors. As essential members of the transplant team, these coordinators use their extensive knowledge and experience to guide patients through evaluations. They provide psychological, medical, and logistical support during the stressful transplant process.
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