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What is Pathophysiology & Why is it Important?

What is Pathophysiology & Why is it Important?

Understanding pathophysiology can really make a huge difference in your role as a nurse. Learn what it is and why it’s such a vital part of your career. What is Pathophysiology? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of pathophysiology is “the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease.” In other words, it’s the changes that happen after a disease or syndrome. Like someone with Bell’s Palsy not being able to use a straw. If you are still in nursing school, you’ll have to take an entire class all about this. In this class, you will not only have to […]

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Nurse Attacked by Surgeon at Cedars Sinai Hospital

Nurse Attacked by Surgeon at Cedars Sinai Hospital

It’s bad enough that nurse’s are constantly facing violence in hospital settings at the hands of patients, but now a surgeon has joined in on the attacks. The below video shows Paula Rickey allegedly being pushed by surgeon Kerry Kourosh Assil while walking out of an operating room. Paula states that she was retaliated against when she filed a complaint against the surgeon. She states that she was forced to move to a different unit and had her hours cut. In short, they worked to accommodate the surgeon instead of Paula. So Paula filed a lawsuit. More Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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