Pulmonary nursing is a specialty focused on the care and treatment of patients with lung disease or respiratory conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer.
What do pulmonary nurses do?
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Pulmonary patients often require frequent hemodynamic monitoring, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation for respiratory distress or pulmonary failure.
Where do pulmonary nurses work?
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Pulmonary nurses care for medical and surgical patients, spanning many other specialties including neonatal, pediatrics, neurology, trauma/burn, critical care and emergency, to name a few.
What do pulmonary nurses need to know?
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A profession in pulmonary nursing requires:
- an understanding of respiratory system anatomy and physiology.
- keen assessment and monitoring skills.
- vast knowledge about pulmonary diseases and conditions.
- ongoing education related to recommended respiratory treatment options.
More pulmonary nursing resources
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- Nursing Pocket Cards, including ABG analysis and pneumonia
- Guideline Summaries, including mechanical ventilation
- Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
- Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
- Headlines and news stories
- Society partners