Experts believe the precipitous rise was driven by abuse of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left many drug users feeling isolated and unable to get treatment or other support. Fentanyl is believed to be much more potent than heroin and morphine.

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VA Nurse Terri Ohlinger noticed many patients were having trouble using eyedrops correctly, so she designed a device called “DropEase.”

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VA nursing leadership assesses the needs of new hires to properly set them up for success.

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