{"title":"The Perceived Value of Certification of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin, Shannon Maio","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000360","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is no quantitative evidence as to how plastic and aesthetic nurses perceive the value of certification. The aim of this study was to determine how certified and noncertified plastic and aesthetic registered nurses (RNs), who are members of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN), perceive the value of certification. A secondary study aim was to compare perceptions of nurses who hold a CPSN (Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse), CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist), or both certifications with nurses who do not hold these certifications. Upon approval of the ISPAN Board of Directors, the researchers prepared a survey. The survey collected demographic information sufficient to capture a picture of the nurses participating in the survey and to compare profiles of certified and noncertified nurses. The Perceived Value of Certification Tool (PVCT)-12 was used to obtain information about the nurses' perceived extrinsic and intrinsic values of certification. Overall, the highest level of agreement was found with the intrinsic value statements. Across all 12 items of the PVCT-12, participants who held a CPSN and/or CANS certification reported greater perceptions of the value of the CPSN and CANS certifications than participants who did not hold a CPSN or CANS certification. Certified participants' intrinsic and extrinsic value scores were found to be significantly higher than noncertified participants' scores. The extrinsic value statements of the PVCT-12 were the least endorsed. Extrinsic rewards in combination with added support and recognition for nurses may be what is necessary to increase the proportion of certified nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"6-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nieves Vanaclocha, Francisco Ripoll Orts, Maria Luisa Moreda Rubio, Alberto Sánchez García
{"title":"Factors Associated With Increased Complications in Patients With BRCA Gene Mutations Undergoing Reconstructive Breast Surgery.","authors":"Nieves Vanaclocha, Francisco Ripoll Orts, Maria Luisa Moreda Rubio, Alberto Sánchez García","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reconstructive breast surgery after bilateral prophylactic mastectomy in patients who carry a mutation of the breast cancer (BRCA) gene has been increasing. Undergoing risk-reducing breast surgery can be of great benefit to young patients who have a high risk of developing breast cancer. There is little available evidence about the rate of complications in these patients and which factors are related to increased complications. The objective of this study was to identify predictors of complications in BRCA gene mutation carriers who underwent reconstructive breast surgery. A single-center, retrospective cohort study was conducted that included all patients with a mutation of the BRCA gene who underwent a breast reconstructive procedure, either immediate or delayed, between January 2013 and March 2019 and received a minimum of 6 months' follow-up. The results of our study showed that smoking is the most important modifiable risk factor associated with an increased complication rate for reconstructive breast surgery in patients with BRCA gene mutation. Smoking cessation will reduce the patient's risk for postoperative complications by 50%; therefore, it should be encouraged in all surgical patients and enforced in patients undergoing prophylactic procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"43-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"INSTRUCTIONS: Fundamentals of Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing: Determining Scope of Practice.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000363","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"E2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Displaying Nursing Credentials.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000353","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"34-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"State of the PSN Union.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000355","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25400808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Perception of Plastic Surgery by Community-Based, Private Practice Nurses: A French National Descriptive Study.","authors":"Elise Lupon, Paul Girard, Amélie Lupon, Loriane Jacques, Ludivine Jung, Zhi Yang Ng, Laurent Alexandre Lantieri, Jérôme Laloze, Alexandre Gaston Lellouch","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000336","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plastic surgery is a dynamic field but remains poorly understood by general practitioners, medical students, health professionals, and the public. The main health care professionals in the community who are involved in the follow-up of plastic surgery patients are nurses; they help to facilitate wound healing and rehabilitation in the postoperative period. In this study, the authors assessed the medical knowledge and perceptions of plastic surgery by nurses working in the community setting and explored their understanding of classical scenarios commonly encountered in reconstructive surgery. An online survey was designed to assess the demographics of nurses working in the community in France and their knowledge of plastic surgery. This was disseminated to all practicing nurses working outside of hospitals by means of an online social network from the period of April 2019 to June 2019. The survey was completed by 318 nurses. Specific training in plastic surgical nursing will be required to optimize the management of these patients following discharge from hospital. This gap in knowledge may affect patient recovery negatively.</p>","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"18-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25400812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Working Out the Woes: An Analysis of the Impact of Exercise on Depression.","authors":"Steven Tate Anderson, Maggie Dorris, Matrice Littles, Tanya Rodriguez, Marcia Spear","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this review is to examine existing research to determine whether exercise has a significant effect on improving emotional well-being and symptoms of depression. At any given time, it is estimated that greater than 15% of Americans are plagued by a depressive mood disorder (L. Andrew, 2014). Plastic surgical nurses will encounter individuals with symptoms of depression who seek elective plastic surgical and cosmetic procedures. With a broad spectrum of symptoms and presentations, both practitioners and those suffering may have difficulty identifying depression. Even after being identified, it can be quite challenging to effectively treat depressive mood disorders. The integration of exercise into the plan of care not only helps tackle one's mental health condition but also benefits any physical health concerns. The plastic surgical nurse can advocate for evidence-based practices and educate the plastic surgical patient on the benefits of physical exercise. Additional research is needed to determine the most effective amount and types of exercise to be used in clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"54-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compassion Fatigue: Strategies for Minimizing Impact on Aesthetic Medical Providers.","authors":"Connie Brennan","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Compassion fatigue is emotional, physical, and spiritual exhaustion from witnessing and absorbing the problems of others. Aesthetic providers are prone to becoming victims of compassion fatigue because of the stress of meeting the often overwhelming needs of pºatients. This article discusses what is known about compassion fatigue, what differentiates it from burnout, and how to recognize and combat it.</p>","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"61-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determining Scope of Practice.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000354","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20248,"journal":{"name":"Plastic Surgical Nursing","volume":"41 1","pages":"40-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25401287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}