Title

Advice nurse - Merced VA Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Description

Talk with an advice nurse if you have questions about your care or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment.

Type of care
Primary care
Health Service API ID
adviceNurse
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

The registered nurses on our Nurse Advice Line provide you and your family with helpful medical advice and free, confidential answers to many of your health care questions. Call anytime. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, our nurses can:

  • Help you manage many of your basic health care needs
  • Answer questions about your current medications or medical condition
  • Monitoring your breathing and vital body functions while you’re under anesthesia
  • Working with the rest of your care team to manage your pain medications after your operation
  • Coordinating care with your other healthcare professionals to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home
Appointments
Is a referral required?
2
Are walkins accepted?
2
Is online scheduling available for this service?
2