163WC1400X College Health Registered Nurse
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Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
A nurse who specializes in caring for people with substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction. They provide support and education to help patients manage withdrawal symptoms, develop recovery plans, and prevent relapse. These nurses work closely with patients and their families, coordinate care with other professionals, and offer resources for ongoing recovery and mental health support. Patients can expect compassionate care, medication management, and guidance throughout the recovery process.
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Administrator
A nurse who oversees and manages nursing staff and daily operations within a healthcare facility. Administrator Registered Nurses coordinate patient care, develop policies, handle scheduling, and ensure that nursing teams provide safe, effective care. While they do not typically provide direct patient treatment, patients can expect these nurses to help maintain high standards of care, support nursing teams, and address concerns related to the quality and delivery of nursing services.
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Ambulatory Care
A nurse who provides care to patients in outpatient settings, such as clinics or doctor's offices, rather than in hospitals. They help manage ongoing health conditions like diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure, assist with minor injuries or illnesses, give vaccinations, perform health screenings, educate patients about their health, and coordinate follow-up care. Patients can expect support, guidance, and treatment for a wide range of non-emergency health needs.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
A nurse who helps patients recover and improve their health after heart conditions or heart surgery. They create personalized exercise plans, provide education about heart-healthy lifestyles, monitor progress, and offer support to help patients manage heart disease, recover from heart attacks, or adjust after procedures like bypass surgery. Patients can expect guidance, encouragement, and careful monitoring to safely regain strength and confidence.
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Case Management
A nurse who helps coordinate care for patients with complex or ongoing health needs, making sure they receive the right services and support throughout their treatment. This includes creating care plans, arranging follow-up appointments, helping with discharge from the hospital, and connecting patients to community resources. Patients can expect assistance with managing conditions like chronic illness, recovery after surgery, or navigating multiple healthcare providers.
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Community Health
A nurse who provides healthcare, education, and support to individuals and families within the community, often outside hospital settings. Community Health Registered Nurses focus on preventing illness, promoting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, administering vaccinations, and offering health screenings. Patients can expect personalized care, home visits, and guidance on accessing local health resources.
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Continence Care
A nurse who specializes in helping patients manage bladder and bowel control problems. They assess and support people with issues like urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence, and related conditions. Services include education on lifestyle changes, bladder and bowel training, recommending products or devices, and coordinating care with other specialists. Patients can expect guidance, personalized care plans, and support to improve comfort and quality of life.
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Continuing Education/Staff Development
A nurse who specializes in educating and training other nurses and healthcare staff to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. They organize classes, workshops, and training sessions on the latest healthcare practices, safety procedures, and patient care techniques. Patients can expect that care teams trained by these nurses are knowledgeable, follow best practices, and provide high-quality, safe care. This nurse does not provide direct patient care but ensures staff are well-prepared to meet patient needs.
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Critical Care Medicine
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries, often in intensive care units (ICUs). They closely monitor vital signs, administer medications, manage ventilators, and provide support during emergencies. Patients can expect these nurses to treat conditions like severe infections, respiratory failure, heart attacks, and traumatic injuries, while also offering emotional support to patients and their families during critical times.
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Diabetes Educator
A nurse who specializes in helping patients manage diabetes by providing education, support, and practical advice. They teach patients how to check blood sugar, use insulin, make healthy food choices, and prevent complications. Patients can expect help with understanding their diabetes, learning self-care skills, and creating a plan to stay healthy. Common conditions they address include type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes.
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Dialysis, Peritoneal
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter waste from the blood. This nurse teaches patients and families how to perform dialysis at home, monitors their health, manages complications, and provides ongoing support. Patients can expect help with managing chronic kidney disease, learning safe dialysis procedures, and addressing issues like infection or fluid balance.
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Emergency
A nurse who cares for patients with urgent or life-threatening conditions in the emergency department. Emergency Registered Nurses quickly assess injuries or illnesses, provide first aid, start IVs, give medications, and support doctors during emergencies. They treat problems like broken bones, chest pain, breathing trouble, severe bleeding, allergic reactions, and other sudden health issues. Patients can expect fast, skilled care and clear communication during stressful situations.
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Enterostomal Therapy
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with ostomies (surgical openings for waste removal), wounds, or continence issues. This nurse helps manage and treat wounds, teaches patients how to care for their stomas, provides support for skin care, and offers education on living with an ostomy or managing incontinence. Patients can expect guidance, personalized care plans, and support in adapting to changes in their bodies and daily routines.
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Flight
A nurse who provides emergency medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air transport, such as in helicopters or airplanes. Flight registered nurses stabilize patients, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assist with advanced life support while en route to hospitals. They commonly care for trauma victims, heart attack or stroke patients, and those needing urgent transfers between medical facilities. Patients can expect skilled, rapid care in high-pressure situations to ensure their safety during flight.
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Gastroenterology
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with digestive system issues, such as stomach, liver, or bowel problems. They assist with procedures like colonoscopies and endoscopies, provide education about digestive health, help manage symptoms like abdominal pain or diarrhea, and support patients with conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, and irritable bowel syndrome. Patients can expect these nurses to offer guidance, answer questions, and coordinate care throughout diagnosis and treatment.
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General Practice
A nurse who provides general health care services, including routine check-ups, health education, and support for managing common illnesses and injuries. General Practice Registered Nurses help with preventive care, monitor chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, give vaccinations, and assist with minor wound care. Patients can expect compassionate support, health advice, and coordination of care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
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Gerontology
A nurse who specializes in caring for older adults, focusing on age-related health concerns and promoting healthy aging. They help manage chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and osteoporosis. Services include health assessments, medication management, fall prevention, patient education, and support for daily living activities. Patients can expect compassionate care tailored to their unique needs as they age.
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Hemodialysis
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients receiving hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney failure that helps remove waste and excess fluid from the blood. They monitor patients during dialysis sessions, manage equipment, provide education about kidney disease, and respond to any complications. Patients can expect this nurse to ensure their comfort and safety, answer questions, and coordinate care for conditions like chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.
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Home Health
A nurse who provides skilled care to patients in their homes, helping with recovery after illness, surgery, or managing chronic conditions. They monitor vital signs, give medications, care for wounds, and teach patients and families about managing health at home. Common services include help with diabetes, heart failure, post-surgical care, and rehabilitation support, ensuring patients remain safe and comfortable outside the hospital.
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Hospice
A nurse who provides specialized care and support for patients with life-limiting illnesses who are nearing the end of life. They help manage pain and symptoms, offer emotional support, assist with daily activities, educate families about care needs, and coordinate with other hospice team members. Patients can expect compassionate attention focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final months or weeks.
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Infection Control
A nurse who specializes in preventing and controlling infections within healthcare settings. This nurse educates patients and staff on hygiene practices, monitors for signs of infection, investigates outbreaks, and develops policies to keep everyone safe. Patients can expect guidance on how to prevent infections, information about proper handwashing, and support if an infection occurs during their care.
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Infusion Therapy
A nurse who specializes in giving medications and fluids directly into a patient’s bloodstream through an IV. Infusion Therapy Registered Nurses care for patients needing treatments such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, pain management, or nutrition through infusions. They monitor for side effects, ensure IV lines are working safely, and provide education and support to patients throughout their treatment. Patients can expect careful monitoring and compassionate care during their infusion therapy sessions.
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Lactation Consultant
A nurse who specializes in helping mothers and babies with breastfeeding. They provide support and education on breastfeeding techniques, help with problems like latching difficulties, nipple pain, low milk supply, and concerns about infant weight gain. Patients can expect personalized guidance, advice on pumping and milk storage, and compassionate care for both routine breastfeeding and more complex feeding challenges.
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Maternal Newborn
A nurse who specializes in caring for mothers and newborn babies during the hospital stay after birth. They monitor the health of both mother and baby, provide education on newborn care and breastfeeding, assist with recovery after delivery, and support families with questions or concerns. Common services include newborn assessments, teaching safe sleep practices, and helping with feeding and bonding.
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Medical-Surgical
A nurse who cares for adult patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions, often in hospital settings. They monitor vital signs, give medications, assist with post-surgery recovery, manage wounds, and educate patients and families about care. Common conditions they help manage include infections, diabetes, heart problems, respiratory issues, and recovery after surgery. Patients can expect thorough monitoring, support during recovery, and clear communication about their health needs.
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Neonatal Intensive Care
A nurse who cares for newborn babies who are premature, critically ill, or have special health needs in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This nurse monitors vital signs, gives medications, assists with feeding, and provides support to both infants and their families. Common conditions they manage include breathing problems, infections, low birth weight, and birth complications. Patients and families can expect skilled, compassionate care and clear communication during their NICU stay.
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Neonatal, Low-Risk
A nurse who cares for newborns who are generally healthy or have mild health issues after birth. This nurse monitors babies’ vital signs, supports feeding and bonding, educates parents on newborn care, and helps with routine procedures like screenings and vaccinations. Patients can expect guidance on infant care, early detection of common newborn concerns like jaundice or feeding difficulties, and support during the transition from hospital to home.
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Nephrology
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with kidney problems, including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and those on dialysis. They monitor kidney function, manage treatments like dialysis, educate patients about managing their conditions, and help coordinate care with doctors and other specialists. Patients can expect support with medication, diet, and understanding their kidney health.
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Neuroscience
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Neuroscience registered nurses help manage and monitor problems like strokes, seizures, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. They provide education, support, and daily care, assist with treatments and medication, and help patients and families understand what to expect during recovery or long-term management.
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Nurse Massage Therapist (NMT)
A nurse who is trained in both nursing and therapeutic massage techniques, providing hands-on treatments to help reduce pain, improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote relaxation. Nurse Massage Therapists (NMTs) commonly help patients with conditions such as stress, chronic pain, muscle injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery. Patients can expect a combination of skilled nursing assessment and safe, effective massage therapy tailored to their individual needs.
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Nutrition Support
A nurse who specializes in helping patients receive proper nutrition when they cannot eat normally, often through feeding tubes or intravenous nutrition. This nurse monitors nutrition plans, manages feeding devices, and educates patients and families about nutrition support. Patients can expect care for conditions like digestive disorders, cancer, or severe illness that affect eating, with a focus on safe and effective nutrition delivery.
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Obstetric, High-Risk
A nurse who specializes in caring for pregnant women with complicated or high-risk pregnancies. This includes monitoring mothers and babies for signs of problems, providing education and emotional support, assisting with treatments, and working closely with doctors to manage conditions like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, and preterm labor. Patients can expect close monitoring, frequent check-ins, and personalized care to help ensure the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby.
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Obstetric, Inpatient
A nurse who cares for pregnant women admitted to the hospital for childbirth or complications during pregnancy. This provider helps monitor mothers and babies, manages labor and delivery, provides pain relief, assists with cesarean sections, and offers support before and after birth. Patients can expect help with monitoring vital signs, managing postpartum recovery, and education on newborn care.
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Occupational Health
A nurse who specializes in promoting and protecting the health of employees in the workplace. Occupational Health Registered Nurses assess and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, provide first aid, administer health screenings and vaccinations, educate workers about safety and wellness, and help prevent workplace hazards. Patients can expect support with return-to-work planning, injury care, health counseling, and guidance on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
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Oncology
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with cancer, providing support and education throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Oncology registered nurses help manage symptoms and side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer therapies. They assist with medication administration, monitor patient progress, coordinate care with doctors, and offer emotional support to patients and their families. Patients can expect compassionate guidance and expert care for conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer, lung cancer, and other types of cancer.
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Ophthalmic
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with eye conditions and diseases. Ophthalmic registered nurses assist with eye exams, provide education on eye care, give eye medications, and support patients before and after eye surgeries. They help manage conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, eye injuries, and infections, ensuring patients understand their treatment plans and promoting healthy vision.
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Orthopedic
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with bone, joint, or muscle problems, such as fractures, arthritis, or after orthopedic surgery. They help manage pain, assist with mobility and rehabilitation, monitor healing, provide education about injury prevention and recovery, and support patients through treatments like casts, braces, or joint replacements. Patients can expect guidance, hands-on care, and support throughout their orthopedic treatment and recovery process.
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Ostomy Care
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with ostomies, such as colostomies, ileostomies, or urostomies. This nurse helps patients learn how to care for their stoma, change and manage ostomy bags, prevent skin problems, and adjust to life after ostomy surgery. They provide education, support, and ongoing care to help patients maintain comfort and confidence in managing their ostomy.
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Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with ear, nose, throat, and head-neck conditions. This nurse helps manage problems such as hearing loss, sinus infections, throat disorders, voice issues, and head or neck tumors. Services provided include patient education, assisting with exams and procedures, wound care after surgery, medication management, and support throughout treatment and recovery. Patients can expect guidance, comfort, and coordination of care during visits and treatments related to these areas.
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Pain Management
A nurse who specializes in helping patients manage and reduce pain from conditions such as chronic back pain, arthritis, nerve pain, cancer, and post-surgical discomfort. They assess pain levels, develop personalized care plans, provide pain relief techniques and medications, educate patients about pain management options, and support overall comfort and quality of life. Patients can expect compassionate care, clear communication, and ongoing monitoring of pain and treatment effectiveness.
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Pediatric Oncology
A nurse who specializes in caring for children and teenagers with cancer, providing treatments such as chemotherapy, managing side effects, offering emotional support, and educating families about the disease and its care. They help monitor symptoms, coordinate with doctors, and guide patients and families through the treatment process for conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors.
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Pediatrics
A nurse who specializes in caring for infants, children, and teenagers, providing routine checkups, administering vaccines, monitoring growth and development, and supporting families with health education. Pediatric registered nurses help manage common childhood illnesses, injuries, asthma, infections, and chronic conditions, and work closely with doctors to ensure young patients receive the best possible care in hospitals, clinics, or doctors’ offices.
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Perinatal
A nurse who cares for women and their babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and the weeks after delivery. This nurse provides education, emotional support, and medical care, monitors mother and baby for complications, assists with labor and delivery, and helps with breastfeeding and newborn care. Patients can expect guidance on prenatal health, support during labor, and help with recovery after birth.
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Plastic Surgery
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients before, during, and after plastic or reconstructive surgery. They assist with wound care, monitor recovery, provide education about surgical procedures, and support patients through cosmetic or reconstructive treatments for conditions such as burns, injuries, birth defects, or elective cosmetic changes. Patients can expect guidance on recovery, pain management, and follow-up care to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health
A nurse who specializes in caring for people with mental health or emotional problems. They assess mental health needs, provide counseling and support, help manage medications, and work with patients and families to create care plans. Common conditions they address include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use issues. Patients can expect compassionate support, education about their conditions, and help with coping strategies.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult
A nurse who cares for adults experiencing mental health or psychiatric issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. This nurse provides emotional support, helps manage medications, monitors mental and physical well-being, and works with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans. Patients can expect compassionate care, education about their condition, and help with coping skills during their recovery.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health, Child & Adolescent
A nurse who specializes in caring for children and teenagers with mental health or emotional problems. This nurse provides support, education, and treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral issues. Patients and families can expect help with managing medications, coping strategies, emotional support, and coordination with other mental health professionals to improve the well-being of young people.
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Registered Nurse First Assistant
A nurse who assists surgeons during operations, helping to ensure patient safety and the best possible surgical outcomes. A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) works closely with the surgical team, helps control bleeding, closes incisions, and supports patient care before, during, and after surgery. Patients can expect this nurse to provide expert care for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, and cardiac surgeries, and to help with recovery and wound care.
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Rehabilitation
A nurse who specializes in helping patients recover from serious illnesses, injuries, or surgeries by providing care that supports physical and emotional healing. Rehabilitation registered nurses assist with mobility, pain management, and daily activities, and educate patients and families about recovery. They often care for people who have had strokes, spinal cord injuries, joint replacements, or other disabling conditions, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
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Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
A nurse who specializes in caring for individuals and couples with fertility challenges and hormone-related reproductive issues. They provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Common conditions they help manage include infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and hormonal imbalances. Patients can expect coordinated care, medication instruction, and assistance with treatment plans and procedures.
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School
A nurse who works in a school setting to care for students’ health needs, provide first aid, manage chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes, administer medications, and respond to illnesses or injuries during the school day. They also promote healthy habits, conduct health screenings, and serve as a resource for students, parents, and staff about wellness and safety in the school environment.
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Urology
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with urinary tract and male reproductive system issues, such as urinary incontinence, kidney stones, bladder problems, prostate conditions, and urinary infections. This nurse assists with procedures, provides education on managing symptoms, helps with catheter care, and supports patients before and after surgeries. Patients can expect compassionate care, clear instructions, and ongoing support for urologic health concerns.
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Women's Health Care, Ambulatory
A nurse who provides care for women in outpatient or clinic settings, focusing on reproductive and gynecological health. They help with routine exams, family planning, birth control counseling, and screenings for conditions like infections, breast cancer, and cervical cancer. They also educate patients about pregnancy, menopause, and general women’s health, and support women through common concerns across all stages of life.
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Wound Care
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with wounds, such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot sores, surgical wounds, and burns. This nurse assesses wounds, cleans and dresses them, monitors healing, and teaches patients and caregivers how to care for wounds at home. Patients can expect expert wound evaluation, personalized treatment plans, and support to prevent infection and promote healing.