Many nurses with a diploma or associateâs degree later enter bachelorâs degree programs, so they can prepare to take on a broader range of roles. RNs with bachelorâs degrees are also qualified to work in community health promotion and disease prevention.
LINZESSÂ® (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBSâC) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Idiopathic means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if LINZESS is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.
In plain English, Linzess changes stool consistency and increases stool frequency. The recommended dose of Linzess is 290 mcg taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes prior to the first meal of the day. Linzess is not meant to be taken only as needed; it is a daily maintenance drug.