Stroke Awareness

Norton Healthcare's Plugged in to Nursing is the podcast that celebrates and informs the profession of nursing. This Episode - Stroke Episode Summary In this episode of Plugged In to Nursing, Lynn Hundley, Director of Stroke Care at Norton Healthcare, discusses pathophysiology, treatment, and overall care for stroke patients. She shares her immediate gratification received when caring for stroke patients and how the advancement in effective care has moved stroke from the 3rd leading cause of death, to the 5th leading cause of death, with 80% of strokes being preventable through managing risk factors. Support February's American Heart Month, focusing on cardiovascular health through stroke prevention, hypertension, and heart disease awareness. About Norton Healthcare's Center for Nursing Practice Norton Healthcare's Center for Nursing Practice is responsible for readying student nurses for practice and transitioning new graduate nurses into practice. Our team is committed to serving the profession of nursing, meeting people where they are and taking them to where they want to be. Contact Information: [email protected]