Filter by
Topic
- Burnout and Resiliency
- Clinical Guidelines
- Diversity Equity Inclusion
- Employee-related Issues
- HIPAA
- Labs Tests and Consults
- Medication Management
- Medicolegal Issues
- Minors
- Pain Management
- Patient Communication
- Patient Records Documentation Retention
- Patient Safety
- Practice and Facility Management
- Quality and Performance Improvement
- Regulatory
- Suicide Screening and Prevention
- Telehealth
- Workplace Violence
Target Audience
Course Type
Courses
Filter by
Results
Cultural Perspectives in Childbearing
As the population of the U.S. soars in diversity, healthcare professionals must be prepared to care for childbearing families from many different cultures. All cultures and families should be given the same respect, be assured of the highest quality of care, have their religious, ethnic, and cultural values respected and integrated into their care, and have their physical and educational needs met in a way that honors their spiritual beliefs and individuality. Knowledge of the cultures one is serving and the influence they have on women’s perceptions of childbirth are important for achieving positive outcomes. Equally and perhaps more important is applying the principles of cultural humility to nursing care.
The goal of this continuing education course is to improve the ability of nurses and health educators in acute care settings to assess and meet the sociocultural needs of childbearing families of diverse cultural and social groups.
Recall the relationship of culture, subculture, acculturation, assimilation, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and cultural humility to healthcare practice.
Recognize elements of cultural assessment and respectful maternity care that can improve quality of care and meet the unique needs of culturally diverse families.
Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnant Women
Healthcare professionals often feel unprepared to ask about abuse or to counsel a pregnant woman who is being abused, although they are in a unique position to assess for IPV and to support women who experience it. As such, it is necessary for clinicians to skillfully screen for IPV and offer effective interventions when appropriate.
Recognize three barriers to and three recommendations for assessing IPV.
Recall four questions that are used to assess for IPV.
Identify three intervention strategies for women experiencing IPV.
Nursing Assessment of the Pediatric Patient
In this course, you will learn about pediatric anatomical and physiological differences, which will help you recognize normal variations throughout your assessment. Additionally, you will learn communication methods to help children feel more at ease during your assessment. Finally, you will understand essential warning signs that require immediate referral to additional medical professionals using the available resources and tools.
Choose at least three strategies to help ensure success during an exam of the infant, child, and adolescent. Identify the proper way to perform a pediatric head-to-toe assessment using appropriate resource tools. Recognize signs in the infant, child, and adolescent that are concerning.
Perioperative Pediatric Conditions
Perioperative professionals must have a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, physiological, psychological, and emotional differences of children compared to adults and how these differences impact the care needs of pediatric patients in the perioperative period.
Identify anatomical, physiological, psychological, and emotional differences in pediatric patients and how those differences impact care needs in the perioperative setting.
Recognize strategies for preventing and responding to medication errors and adverse drug events involving children in the perioperative setting.
Recall surgical considerations for pediatric patients.
Acute Heart Failure
Heart failure (HF) treatment is costly and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Evidence-based treatment guidelines improve patient outcomes, and it is essential to become familiar with these guidelines to reduce patient mortality. Healthcare team members play a significant role in treating acute HF (AHF), helping to reduce the morbidity and mortality of the disease and decrease the use and costs associated with care. This course aims to educate nurses and nutrition and dietetics professionals in the acute care setting about evidence-based heart failure treatment guidelines.
Describe heart failure, including its classification systems, presentation, treatment, and evidence-based therapies.
Describe strategies for patient self-management.
Acute Stroke and the Latest Information
In patients with symptoms of acute stroke, early recognition and interventions have been identified as critical factors in stroke outcomes. Evidence-based care can identify, manage, and prevent stroke-related complications. Nurses and physicians must understand stroke management to prevent disability and death. This course aims to present the most up-to-date practices for managing patients with acute stroke.
Discuss current diagnostic practices in patients with acute stroke.
Recall best practice protocols for early identification of acute stroke.
The Biopsychosocial Model of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Addictive disorders were once seen mainly as medical issues. However, this view overlooked other important factors. The biopsychosocial model offers a more complete perspective by considering biological, social, and psychological aspects. This course will explain the main ideas of this model, how it differs from other views, and how it can help treat addictive disorders.
Explain how addictive disorders develop according to the three primary areas of the biopsychosocial model.
State how the biopsychosocial model differs from other perspectives on addictive disorders.
Describe how the biopsychosocial model impacts treatment approaches for addictive disorders.
Adult Obesity in the U.S.
Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen to the level of an epidemic, as 1 in 3 adults are affected by this disease. Obesity is a disease that significantly affects a person’s health and is not simply due to poor diet and lack of exercise. This course introduces healthcare professionals to the causes, management, and treatment options for adult obesity.
The goal of this course is to familiarize healthcare professionals with the growing epidemic of obesity among adults in the U.S.
Identify the current problem and contributing factors of obesity in the U.S.
Describe the management and treatment options for obesity.
CEN: Cardiovascular Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of cardiovascular conditions and emergencies, such as acute coronary syndrome, aortic aneurysm/dissection, and cardiopulmonary arrest.
Identify signs and symptoms of cardiovascular emergencies and conditions.
Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of cardiovascular emergencies, including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education.
NIH Stroke Scale
This course is designed to provide nursing professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the NIH stroke scale. The course will cover the purpose of the NIH stroke scale, how to administer the scale, and how to interpret the results. The course will also include case studies that illustrate the use of the NIH stroke scale in clinical practice.
Identify the purpose of the NIHSS and how it is used in clinical practice.
Recall the significance of NIHSS scores to patient outcomes.
Apply the NIHSS to assess patients with stroke or stroke-like symptoms including how to score each section of the NIHSS.
CEN: Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of maxillofacial and ocular emergencies, their signs and symptoms, management, and applicable nursing interventions.
The goal of this course is to review the knowledge domains specific to maxillofacial and ocular emergencies included as a part of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam.
This course is not affiliated with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN).
Identify signs and symptoms and the management of life-threatening maxillofacial illnesses and injuries.
Analyze strategies to manage ocular conditions and emergencies.
CEN: Environmental and Toxicological Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of cardiovascular conditions and emergencies, such as acute coronary syndrome, aortic aneurysm/dissection, and cardiopulmonary arrest.
The goal of this course is to inform the emergency nurse of cardiovascular conditions and emergencies, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate intervention.
Identify signs and symptoms of cardiovascular emergencies and conditions.
Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of cardiovascular emergencies, including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education.
CEN: Orthopedic and Wound Emergencies
The purpose of this program is to inform the emergency nurse of common orthopedic emergencies, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate interventions.
Identify signs and symptoms of orthopedic and wound emergencies.
Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of orthopedic and wound emergencies including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education.
CEN: Gynecological and Obstetrical Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of gynecological and obstetrical conditions and diseases, their signs and symptoms, management, and applicable nursing interventions.
Identify signs and symptoms of gynecological and obstetrical emergencies and injuries.
Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of gynecological and obstetrical conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education.
CEN: Medical Emergencies
The purpose of this program is to inform the emergency nurse of medical emergencies, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate intervention.
Identify signs and symptoms of medical conditions and injuries.
Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of medical conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education.
CEN: Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) conditions and diseases, their signs and symptoms, management, and applicable nursing interventions.
Identify signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal and genitourinary emergencies and injuries.
Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education.
Emergency Department: HIPAA and CFR42
In an emergency department, information often flows amongst providers and patients quickly because of urgent, sometimes life-threatening, situations. Due to the volume of information being shared, as well as the need for it to be shared quickly and accurately, emergency department providers must be especially careful to safeguard patient information.
The goal of this course is to update nursing professionals in the acute care setting with basic information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2.
Identify information sharing standards under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Define the concept of consent, when you must obtain it to share or receive information, and the types of information that may not be available to you.
Common Brain Disorders and CT Scans
Computed tomography (CT) scans of the head are essential for diagnosing brain disorders in the acute care setting. This course will cover the different types of CT scans indicated for a person with a brain disorder and the signs of abnormalities in those CT scans. A review of brain anatomy will help improve awareness of common brain disorders that can be diagnosed with a CT scan. This course also reviews how to prepare patients for CT scans and basic techniques for performing CT scans. By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply knowledge of CT scans and brain disorders to provide appropriate patient care.
Recall the basic anatomy of the brain and the changes that occur after brain disorders.
Identify the different types of CT scans indicated for a person with a brain disorder and the preparation and care for patients undergoing CT scans.
Apply knowledge of common brain disorders and CT scans' role in managing brain disorders.
CEN: Respiratory Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of respiratory emergencies, their signs and symptoms, their management, and the nursing interventions.
The goal of this course is to review the knowledge domains specific to respiratory emergencies included as a part of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam.
This course is not affiliated with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN).
Identify signs and symptoms of life-threatening respiratory illnesses and injuries.
Analyze strategies to manage respiratory conditions and emergencies that present to the emergency department.
CEN: Psychosocial Emergencies
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of psychosocial emergencies, their signs and symptoms, their management, and the nursing interventions that are needed.
The goal of this course is to review the knowledge domains specific to psychosocial emergencies included as a part of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam.
Recognize signs and symptoms of specific psychosocial emergencies.
Identify strategies to manage psychosocial emergencies.
CEN: Professional Issues in Emergency Nursing
The purpose of this program is to describe the impact of professional practice issues as they relate to the emergency nurse, their patients, and the health care system.
Recognize vulnerable patient populations and sensitive care situations facing emergency nurses.
Identify professional practice issues across the health care system that support high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
Septic Joint: Diagnosis and Treatment
Septic arthritis is caused by infection and inflammation in the joint and can result in significant damage to the joints. Early recognition and treatment are critical to the preservation of joint function. This course will discuss how to quickly identify and treat septic arthritis.
The goal of this course is to provide physicians, nursing professionals, and radiologic technologists with information about septic arthritis.
Recall how septic arthritis is acquired and its typical presentation.
Identify the laboratory and radiological tests used to make a diagnosis of a septic joint.
Recognize the principles of septic joint treatment.
Perioperative Series: Communication in the OR
In the operating room, patient safety depends on high quality communication and shared knowledge among the surgical team. Several factors in this setting can contribute to communication failures like time constraints, shift changes, environmental barriers, the complex nature of surgical procedures, and clashing communication styles. All members of the surgical team must understand the risks to patient safety associated with communication failures, what information must be communicated and when, and how to use an assertive communication style.
The goal of this course is to equip nurses and CSTs with best practices for effectively communicating in the operating room.
Describe best practices for facilitating communication in the OR.
Identify four communication styles and which style is most effective for ensuring patient safety.
List common barriers to effective communication in the OR.
Reducing Medical Errors in the OR
The OR is a complex environment. Highly trained individuals interact in a specialized setting with sophisticated and technically complicated devices, instruments, and equipment. There are also substantial differences among team members related to education, experience, skill level, influence, and formal and informal power. This course will inform nurses and surgical technologists of the evidence-based steps to take to create a culture of safety in the OR.
Identify the communication processes that aid in reducing medical errors and review recommendations for the safe transfer of patient care information.
Name organizations that are helping to create a culture of patient safety and their recommendations to meet this goal.
Determine the components of a just culture that promote trust and accountability and recall a 10-step process for creating a culture of safety in the OR.
Perioperative Specimen Handling
Proper surgical specimen handling is essential for patient safety. This course covers best practices for intraoperative personnel to prepare, label, and transfer specimens accurately. Adhering to these protocols ensures that specimens are identified and handled appropriately, minimizing the risk of harm to the patient.
This course provides OR nurses and surgical technologists with knowledge of best practices for specimen handling.
Describe the considerations and methods of preparing specimens for various pathologic and examination types.
Recall care standards for the appropriate handling, labeling, and transportation of specimens.
Identify common mistakes made during specimen management and prevention methods to avoid these errors.