Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the Native American tribes that made the region their home. Iowa is the only state in the Unites States whose eastern and western borders are formed entirely by rivers. Iowa is the only state in the United States that has two vowels as the first two letters of its name and has two vowels as its state abbreviation (IA).Orthopaedic nurses play an important role in the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. From assisting in surgery to administering medication, nurses who specialize in this area assist patients of all ages achieve health goals through a best practice approach to orthopaedic care. Education is also an important role in this specialty area. Orthopaedic nurses assist patients and their families in better understanding the injury or condition. They also help to implement short-term and long-term treatment plans.
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Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the Native American tribes that made the region their home. Iowa is the only state in the Unites States whose eastern and western borders are formed entirely by rivers. Iowa is the only state in the United States that has two vowels as the first two letters of its name and has two vowels as its state abbreviation (IA).Orthopaedic nurses play an important role in the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. From assisting in surgery to administering medication, nurses who specialize in this area assist patients of all ages achieve health goals through a best practice approach to orthopaedic care. Education is also an important role in this specialty area. Orthopaedic nurses assist patients and their families in better understanding the injury or condition. They also help to implement short-term and long-term treatment plans.