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 Our
Patient and Families
5B is
an Internal Medicine unit offering challenges to not only
the new graduate but also the experienced RN. The RN staff
work collaboratively with physicians to provide cutting edge
treatment modalities such as IV insulin and labetolol, IVIG
and Cytoxan therapy for Lupus. The nursing staff are specialist
in End Stage Renal Disease and perform Peritoneal Dialysis
on second generation Baxter Cyclers.
Philosophy
of Care
The staff of 5B are committed to
providing quality patient care to patients and families that
is holistic, compassionate and acceptant of diversity. This
is accomplished through knowledge, collaboration and ongoing
professional development in a dynamic, changing environment.
Our
Nursing Team
The staff of 5B are diverse
and possess a broad range of clinical experience. Many possess
anywhere from 12 to 30 years of experience in nursing and
enjoy enhancing the knowledge of patients and new staff. They
find the unit to be rewarding for the following reasons:
- Diversity
of staff and patients
- Enhancement
of nursing skills and education
- Collaboration
with multiple disciplines to meet patient outcomes
- Flexible
scheduling
Primary
aims of nursing care on 5B:
- Build
trust
- Respect
for all individuals
- Promote
positive staff and client orientation
- Affirm
and promote strengths
- Set
mutual goals that are health directed
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