Sensible Medicine

JULY 11, 2025

Her medical history was only notable for a mastectomy for a rare type of breast cancer, cystosarcoma phyllodes. CT died about a week after admission. He adamantly refused discharge to anywhere other than home. I spent a night with him adjusting the medications. The hope was that we could find something treatable.

Discharges 206

Discharges Transfers Tests Hospital 206

CareerStep

MAY 27, 2024

Job duties of an institutional pharmacy technician Some job duties unique to a hospital pharmacy technician include: Filling medication orders (as opposed to prescriptions) Routinely preparing 24–72 hour supplies of patient medications in a form appropriate for a single administration to a patient (as opposed to a 30 or 90 day supply) Prepackaging (..)

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Hospital Certification Insurance 52

Setting Sights

MAY 7, 2021

For those eight weeks, I witnessed more patients slip away right beside me than I’ve ever seen in all my admissions collectively – lying next to a stale blue curtain that was closed around a still body was an uncomfortable thought and presence. The year-long hospital admission following numerous abdominal surgeries was hard.

Admissions 52

Admissions Follow-Up Huddles/Rounds Hospital 52

Southern Careers Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Physician’s Offices Physician’s offices are often the first place that comes to mind when thinking about where medical assistants work. In these settings, medical assistants serve as the right hand of healthcare providers. They also assist with minor surgical procedures, administer medications, and manage medical records.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Outpatient Care Vital Signs 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. The nurse in the Medical-Surgical Unit suspects worsening respiratory distress, noticing that Mr. Salzo has become increasingly anxious and is moving about restlessly in bed during the admission assessment.

Triage 106

Triage Collaboration Diagnostics Vital Signs 106