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.
Scientists designed this constipation medication to be taken once a day on an empty stomach. Linzess comes in capsule form and should be taken at least 30 minutes before the patientâs first meal of the day. It works to relive chronic constipation by encouraging more frequent bowel movements.