Tahitia R. Timmons, MSN, RN-BC, OCN, VA-BC

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Managing Pain in the Crosshairs of an Opioid Crisis and HCAHPS-related Demands

May 8, 2017

Patient expectations, clinician perception, and institutional objectives create a perfect storm of conflicting interests regarding pain management, especially given the current trend to control opioid use.

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Improving Tools for Managing Pain and Monitoring Sedation Among Patients With Cancer

Tahitia R. Timmons, MSN, RN-BC, OCN, VA-BC

July 14, 2016

Managing pain with opioids and keeping a close eye on adverse effects is an important part of cancer care. But there is room for improvement in pain management tools, and nurses play a key role in their evolution.

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Tahitia R. Timmons, MSN, RN-BC, OCN, VA-BC

All articles by Tahitia R. Timmons, MSN, RN-BC, OCN, VA-BC

Managing Pain in the Crosshairs of an Opioid Crisis and HCAHPS-related Demands

Improving Tools for Managing Pain and Monitoring Sedation Among Patients With Cancer

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