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Annette Brownlee, RN, BSN

About Annette

Annette Brownlee is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

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Iron Deficiency Anemia Nursing Guide

By Annette Brownlee

This course is intended as a Quick Reference for iron deficiency anemia and will provide an overview as well as nursing considerations utilizing the nursing process.

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Rhabdomyolysis Nursing Guide

By Annette Brownlee

This content is intended as a Quick Reference for Rhabdomyolysis, where we cover diagnosing, managing, and treatment options for patients with Rhabdomyolysis.

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Pleural Effusion Nursing Guide

By Annette Brownlee

This course is intended as a Quick Reference for pleural effusion and will cover an overview as well as nursing considerations utilizing the nursing process.

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Hypoglycemia Nursing Guide

By Annette Brownlee

This course is intended as a Quick Reference for Hypoglycemia and will cover diagnosing hypoglycemia, tips for providing care, and nursing considerations for treating patients with Hypoglycemia.

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Scabies Nursing Guide

By Annette Brownlee

The goal of this course is to provide nurses with information regarding commonly encountered emergencies within a psychiatric setting.

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Psoriasis Nursing Guide

By Annette Brownlee

This content is intended as a Quick Reference for psoriasis and will cover an overview as well as nursing considerations utilizing the nursing process.

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