Lippincott Williams & Wilkins announced today SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, will provide the expert clinical content from Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills to the nurses in their facility. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals, and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy. SUNY Downstate Medical Center is one of the nation's leading urban medical centers, serving over 2.3 million people.
“We are honored to be able to work with a medical institution so committed to nursing education and quality care”
Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills gives nurses accurate, step-by-step guidance for almost 1,000 procedures. The online resource provides skills checklists and competency tests for each procedure to help facilities verify staff competence. Each procedure undergoes a thorough annual review process to ensure the most up-to-date clinical information is provided. Facilities can customize the program and procedures to meet their specific needs.
"We are honored to be able to work with a medical institution so committed to nursing education and quality care," says Judy McCann, MSN, RN, and Chief Nursing Officer at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. "Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills will help ensure that the nurses at SUNY Downstate Medical Center deliver an exceptional level of patient care."
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