Kelly W Davis, Margorie A Mcmillan, Jennifer Perkins, Heidi R Beavan, Melissa Corum, Billie J Miller, Jennifer Drumm, Sean M Lockwood, Rachel C Simpkins
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Abstract
The transition from a physician-driven heparin protocol to a nurse- driven heparin protocol at one institution resulted in shorter times to therapeutic activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), increased time within goal aPTT range, and an increased percent- age of patients who ultimately achieved a therapeutic aPTT.
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MEDSURG Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). The journal provides its readers with the multidisciplinary information they need to provide clinically excellent patient care and to enhance their nursing practice. MEDSURG Nursing supports adult health/medical-surgical nurses as they strive for excellence in patient care, private practice, and outpatient health care settings in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Each peer-reviewed issue of MEDSURG Nursing features a comprehensive discussion and description of today"s clinical issues in adult health/medical-surgical nursing.