This month we welcome our VIP guest, Professor Anne Schwartz, as we discuss our clinical moment with some fascinating healthcare innovations with artificial intelligence (AI) and dive into the foundational topic of Vital Signs. Professor Schwartz helps walk us through important aspects of assessing, analyzing, and evaluating vital signs. Remember to listen up for our NCLEX Hacks!
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