Venomous Snakebites: Treatment Considerations and the Emergency Department Nurse Practitioners'/Providers' Priorities of Care.

In the United States, 7,000-8,000 people are bitten by a venomous snake each year, out of which approximately 5 die. Although common practice is to treat any and all victims of envenomation with repeated doses of antivenom, this approach is not without its risks. The gold standard for treating venomous snakebites with severe symptoms is antivenom.

A Key to Transforming a Nursing Curriculum: Integrating a Continuous Improvement Simulation Expansion Strategy.

Introduction: Changes in nursing, health care, and education warrant continued pedagogical innovations. Faculty are challenged to develop many innovative strategies in the clinical and simulation laboratory setting. Intentional simulation-based learning experiences are one method to prepare new graduates for nursing practice.