Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), also known as type 1 diabetes, usually starts before 15 years of age, but can occur in adults also. Diabetes involves the pancreas gland, which is located behind the stomach (Picture 1).The special cells (beta cells) of the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin.ype 2 diabetes is more common than type 1. About 9 out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2. Type 2 DM used to occur mostly in adults, but is becoming increasingly more common in children. It is associated with obesity.
CLINICAL PRECEPTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The preceptor plays a vital role in the educational process. The preceptor acts as a clinical resource. while students apply the medical knowledge obtained during the didactic training. It is not the. expectation that a preceptor act as an instructor for said didactic knowledge.
Independent prescribing ( also called  prescriptive authority  ) is the ability of advanced practice registered nurses ( APRNs ) to prescribe , without limitation , legend ( prescription ) and controlled drugs , devices , adjunct health / medical services , durable medical goods , and other equipment and supplies.Independent prescribing does not ...