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Tameka White

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Registered Certified Critical Care Nurse, with 3.6 years experience working at a level 1 trauma hospital. I consider myself to be optimistic, pleasant sincere and cares about the general health of the population as it concerns chronicity of diseases.  I  am a Jamaican, received my undergraduate degree from the University of the West Indies, Mona -  presently a current student at NYU college of Nursing completing the Acute NP track. Future goals includes practicing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, completing doctorate studies and becoming a professor -faculty of nursing.

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  • Sigma Theta Tau International

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Nursing:
    Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- The United States has a shortage of primary care doctors, and some policymakers want to fill the gap by expanding the role of nurse practitioners. But the two professions are engaged in a turf war over who can do the job better, a new survey finds.

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  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    If I cut myself and am bleeding profusely, do I call 911or my doctor?
    The advantage of calling 911 is that the alert created can efficiently triage your care and provide...  Full Post
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    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Are a registered nurse and a critical care nurse the same?
    Registered Nurse is the professional Title; the individual is licensed by the state in which he is...  Full Post
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    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Are a registered nurse and a critical care nurse the same?
    Registered Nurse is the professional Title; the individual is licensed by the state in which he is...  Full Post
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    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Does a critical care nurse administer treatment?
    In the ICU critical care nurses practice specialized nursing by attending to patients who require...  Full Post
  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Does a critical care nurse administer treatment?
    In the ICU critical care nurses practice specialized nursing by attending to patients who require...  Full Post
  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What is a nurse practitioner (np)?
    A nurse practitioner is a health care provider who has advanced nursing education- Masters prepared...  Full Post
  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    What is a nurse practitioner (np)?
    A nurse practitioner is a health care provider who has advanced nursing education- Masters prepared...  Full Post
  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    When should I call a nurse when hospitalized after cardiac catheterization?
    Known occurrences after a cardiac catheterization are bleeding from the site; formation of a hematoma; pain to site, pain in abdomen, cramps and tingling to affected extremity (right femoral site or left femoral/groin site) loss of pulse in foot. Dizziness, headaches, palpitations, and chest pain are...  Full Post
  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    How can I understand the medications given to my loved one in the ICU?

    An interesting question and a challenge for many patients and families who at some time has had an encounter in the ICU setting. There is no algorithm to follow in understanding what medications are been given as the medications may change to follow the patient's health status.

    Understanding also that

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  • Tameka White
    Tameka White of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:
    Is acute coronary syndrome a cardiac emergency?

    Acute coronary syndrome represents a time threatening condition that can eventually evolve into a non-fatal heart attack, sudden death, stroke and limiting functioning. Therefore all suspected cases of ACS should seek urgent attention for clinician rule out and risk stratification based on the current

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  • Tameka White
    Tameka White has posted a blog entry: maintaining health

     in my clinical practice, more and more patients report that they find it difficult to manage their health, by either caring an illness or following up with recommended screenings for age and risk stratification for applicable  disease conditions.

    recognizing the need for more focus on screenings

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  • Tameka White
    Tameka White approved the following answer:
    Can poorly controlled asthma result in a critical care emergency?

    Asthma flare ups or exacerbations represent a time threatening limiting airway disease that can progress quickly to an attack warranting critical care either in the ER or admitted to an ICU setting. Having a personalized plan and adhering to maintenance medications or medications for flares up are

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