AORN Journal
Volume 81, Issue 5 , Pages 985-1006 , May 2005

Predicting and preventing pressure ulcers in surgical patients

  • Alyce Schultz, RN

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    • Alyce Schultz, RN, PhD, FAAN, is a clinical scientist/nurse researcher at the University of California Davis Medical Center, Center for Nursing Research, Sacramento, Calif.

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 This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.A minimum score of 70% on the multiple-choice examination is necessary to earn 4.7 contact hours for this independent study.Purpose/Goal: To educate perioperative nurses about the body of knowledge regarding pressure ulcer risk in surgical patients.

PII: S0001-2092(06)60465-1

doi: 10.1016/S0001-2092(06)60465-1

AORN Journal
Volume 81, Issue 5 , Pages 985-1006 , May 2005

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