Nursing Continuing Education (CE)

(CE283-60) Low-Back Pain: The Nurse’s Nemesis

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:18:50 GMT

CE283-60: The goal of this article is to update nurses' knowledge about the evaluation, management, and prevention of acute low-back pain (LBP) in nurses and their adult patients. Upon completion of this program, the nurse will be able to - —Identify the main causes of acute LBP. —List the steps in the evaluation of LBP. —Understand the importance of stress reduction, assistive lift technologies, and exercise in the prevention of LBP.

(CE337-60) Cholesterol — The Good‚ the Bad‚ and the Balanced‚ Part 1: Assessment

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:04:34 GMT

Part 1: The goal of this continuing education program is to inform nurses about the global risk assessment for cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with lipid profile values and the therapeutic lifestyle changes recommended to reduce risk. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: —Name three key factors in global risk assessment for cardiovascular disease risk as defined by the Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines, with additional recommendations based on subsequent randomized clinical trials. —Explain the subtypes of lipids, including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), and triglycerides. —Identify three elements of therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC).

(CE337-60) Cholesterol — The Good‚ the Bad‚ and the Balanced‚ Part 1: Assessment

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:03:43 GMT

Part 2: The goal of this continuing education program is to inform nurses about the global risk assessment for cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with lipid profile values and the therapeutic lifestyle changes recommended to reduce risk. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: —Name three key factors in global risk assessment for cardiovascular disease risk as defined by the Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines, with additional recommendations based on subsequent randomized clinical trials. —Explain the subtypes of lipids, including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), and triglycerides. —Identify three elements of therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC).

(CE473) The Crushing Blow of Crush Injuries

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:19:37 GMT

CE473: The goal of this program is to discuss crush injuries and two of the most common complications associated with them: compartment syndrome and crush syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —List common etiologies of crush injuries. —Define crush injury, compartment syndrome, and crush syndrome. —Describe manifestations that accompany compartment syndrome and crush syndrome.

(CE554) How To Stay Safe While Administering Chemotherapy

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:22:07 GMT

Part 1: The goal of this chemotherapy administration continuing education program is to provide nurses with information about safe handling practices when administering chemotherapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - — Identify three types of potential occupational exposures when administering chemotherapy. —Describe the risks to healthcare professionals when exposed to hazardous agents. —Discuss the importance of using personal protective equipment.

(CE554) How To Stay Safe While Administering Chemotherapy

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:21:07 GMT

Part 2: The goal of this chemotherapy administration continuing education program is to provide nurses with information about safe handling practices when administering chemotherapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - — Identify three types of potential occupational exposures when administering chemotherapy. —Describe the risks to healthcare professionals when exposed to hazardous agents. —Discuss the importance of using personal protective equipment.

(CE570) Mind Your Manners ... Multiculturally

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:19:00 GMT

Part 1: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with knowledge they can use to work with colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds. After studying the information provided here, you will be able to - —Explain two ways in which handshake etiquette differs around the world. —Describe two common gestures that may be appropriate in one culture and offensive in another. —Describe two gifts that can have a negative meaning to an international colleague.

(CE570) Mind Your Manners ... Multiculturally

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:17:58 GMT

Part 2: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with knowledge they can use to work with colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds. After studying the information provided here, you will be able to - —Explain two ways in which handshake etiquette differs around the world. —Describe two common gestures that may be appropriate in one culture and offensive in another. —Describe two gifts that can have a negative meaning to an international colleague.

(CE575) MDS: Mild to Aggressive Disorders of Immature Blood Cells

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:59:28 GMT

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with an overview of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) including treatment and nursing care. After completing this module, you will be able to: —List the two classification systems for MDS —Describe how treatment is related to estimates of prognosis and performance status —Discuss at least three broad nursing care interventions

(CE575) MDS: Mild to Aggressive Disorders of Immature Blood Cells

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:58:46 GMT

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with an overview of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) including treatment and nursing care. After completing this module, you will be able to: —List the two classification systems for MDS —Describe how treatment is related to estimates of prognosis and performance status —Discuss at least three broad nursing care interventions

(CE585) Weight Management: Facts Not Fads

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:17:37 GMT

Part 1: The goal of this program is to empower nurses to help patients evaluate dietary recommendations and to make lifestyle changes to better manage their weight. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the prevalence and effects of overweight and obesity in the U.S. —Discuss how diet and exercise contribute to weight management. —List four traits shared by those who have maintained weight loss.

(CE585) Weight Management: Facts Not Fads

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:17:06 GMT

Part 2: The goal of this program is to empower nurses to help patients evaluate dietary recommendations and to make lifestyle changes to better manage their weight. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the prevalence and effects of overweight and obesity in the U.S. —Discuss how diet and exercise contribute to weight management. —List four traits shared by those who have maintained weight loss.

(CE590) What Infectious Diseases Can Providers Expect in Haiti?

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:10:34 GMT

CE590: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about some of the most common, but possibly unfamiliar, diseases in Haiti. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —List at least three reasons outbreaks of infectious disease may occur in post-earthquake Haiti. —Discuss the epidemiology and symptoms of typhoid fever, hepatitis E, lymphatic filariasis, leptospirosis and human rabies. —Explain what vaccines, medications and precautions are recommended for healthcare workers traveling to Haiti.

(CE588) Scleroderma: More Than Skin Deep

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:55:42 GMT

CE588: The goal of this scleroderma continuing education module is to educate healthcare providers about the pathological process, manifestations and treatment options for people with scleroderma. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe three pathological processes involved in scleroderma —Differentiate between localized and systemic forms of scleroderma —Describe three scleroderma treatment strategies

(CE578) Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergencies: Just a Breath Away

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:50:53 GMT

CE578: The goal of this program is to discuss the management of pediatric tracheostomies and emergencies associated with them for healthcare providers. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Explain why a child may require a tracheostomy —Describe routine tracheostomy management and emergency preparation and prevention in the home —Describe a stepwise approach to tracheostomy emergency response in the home

(CE592) Cultural Considerations for Haitian Patients

Sat, 29 May 2010 01:51:04 GMT

CE592: The goal of this program is to update nurses' knowledge about providing culturally competent care to a patient who is Haitian. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Name two significant Haitian traditional health-related practices or beliefs. —Explain three communication strategies useful when caring for patients who are Haitian. —Describe nursing actions that are consistent with Haitian traditions and beliefs.

(CE594) Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Women Face More Risks

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:07:44 GMT

CE594: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the most common sexually transmitted diseases and STDs that are becoming more prevalent in the United States. After studying the information presented in here, you will be able to - —Explain why women are at greater risk of STDs than men and why health problems caused by STDs are more severe for women. —Discuss three of the most common STDs in the U.S. as well as two older STDs that are becoming more prevalent. —Discuss why Americans have the highest rates of STDs in the industrialized world.

(CE595) Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: What’s Happening in the Classroom?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:31:09 GMT

CE595: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about changes in nursing education that are influencing how today's students are being prepared for practice. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe four innovative teaching strategies that nurse educators use to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of students. —Identify trends in healthcare and education that challenge nurse educators to prepare students for a changing RN role. —Discuss the rewards and challenges of being a nursing faculty member.

(CE596) Pancreatic Cancer: Is There Hope?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:26:55 GMT

CE596: The goal of this module is to inform nurses about the incidence, pathophysiology, identification and treatment of pancreatic cancer. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Name three signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. —Compare and contrast two treatment options for pancreatic cancer. —Discuss two palliative care interventions for pancreatic cancer.

(CE597) Endemic Mycoses: Danger in the Dirt

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:07:38 GMT

CE597: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on the rising incidence of three life-threatening endemic fungal diseases in the United States. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Name three endemic fungi of medical importance in the U.S. and describe their geographic distribution. —Describe the three diseases associated with dimorphic fungi. —Explain why endemic fungal diseases are difficult to diagnose and treat.

(CE589) Chinese-American Patients: What Culture Means to Care

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:25:25 GMT

CE589: The goal of this program is to provide nurses the background knowledge of Chinese immigrants' journey to the United States, their cultural health beliefs and values, and the skills necessary to provide culturally competent care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss demographics of the U.S. Chinese immigrant population. —Describe Chinese cultural health beliefs and explanatory model of illness. —Explain nurses' role in ensuring culturally competent care for Chinese patients.

(CE599) Frozen Back to Life: Therapeutic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:03:01 GMT

CE599: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about therapeutic hypothermia, including its history, indications for use, nursing care of patients and possible future uses. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain indications for therapeutic hypothermia —Describe care of the patient who is undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. —Discuss the process of initiating and terminating therapeutic hypothermia.

(CE600) Direct-to-Consumer Gene Tests: High Risk or Helpful?

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:48:50 GMT

CE600: The purpose of this program is to familiarize nurses with the direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits, their benefits and drawbacks, and the role of nursing in helping consumers to make educated decisions about their use. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the types of genetic testing available and the types available through direct-to-consumer genetic test companies. —Explain the possible benefits and drawbacks to DTC testing. —Describe three patient education points regarding DTC genetic testing that a clinical nurse specialist trained in genetics may provide to patients.

(CE601) Adult Obesity in the United States: A Growing Epidemic

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:43:30 GMT

CE601: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the growing epidemic of obesity among adults in the United States. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define adult obesity and describe the contributing factors. —Discuss the health and economic consequences of adult obesity. —Describe treatment options and coping methodologies.

(CE602) Nurses Right at Home in Medical Homes

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:08:01 GMT

CE602: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the medical home model of healthcare and the current issues that nurses need to know about regarding medical home initiatives. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to- —Describe the components of a medical home in primary care. —Discuss the benefits of a medical home for patients, families and the healthcare team. —Describe the role of nursing in the collaborative team approach to medical home coordination of healthcare.

(CE603) Melanoma: Dangerous Cancer on the Rise

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:52:20 GMT

CE603: The purpose of this program is to educate nurses about the etiology of and risk factors for melanoma, traditional and experimental treatments and preventive measures. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain the etiology of melanoma. —List five risk factors for melanoma. —Describe three standard and two experimental treatments for melanoma.

(CE605) Transformational Leadership — A Growing Promise for Nursing

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:50:07 GMT

CE605: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about transformational leadership in the healthcare setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —State the four components of transformational leadership. —Compare and contrast transactional and transformational leadership styles. —Discuss the relationship between transformational leadership in Magnet healthcare organizations and nurse job satisfaction and positive patient outcomes.

(CE606) Pulmonary Emboli — Small But Deadly Blockage

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:23:17 GMT

CE606: The purpose of this program is to review causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of pulmonary emboli. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —List four risk factors for pulmonary emboli. —Identify three common symptoms of a pulmonary embolism. —Describe interventions to initiate after recognizing a potential pulmonary embolism.

(CE607) Are You SAD? Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:59:38 GMT

CE607: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with information on seasonal affective disorder (SAD), with an emphasis on distinguishing qualifiers of depressive episodes and implications for nurses and for women. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe predisposing factors and symptoms that distinguish SAD from nonseasonal depression. —Identify two underlying mechanisms in SAD and two areas of SAD research. —Discuss evidence-based treatments with nursing implications for SAD.

(CE608) Self-Injury: Cutting Through the Tension

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:25:57 GMT

CE608: The goal of this program is to give nurses a better understand of and promote effective assessment and intervention strategies for people who engage in self-injurious behavior. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - — Define "self-injury." —Provide three reasons why people engage in self-injurious behavior. —Discuss assessment and intervention strategies.

(CE609) Foodborne Parasites: Will That Bite Bite You Back?

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:37:56 GMT

CE609: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of five common foodborne parasitic infections. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss how to prevent infections from two of the most common parasites found in raw fish dishes. —Explain why ingesting eggs from the pork parasite (Taenia solium) passed in human feces is more dangerous than eating pork containing the parasite. —Describe two parasitic diseases that can be transmitted to others by asymptomatic carriers.

(CE610) Interventional Rescue for Stroke: Getting Tough on Clots

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:21:01 GMT

CE610: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about interventional radiology procedures that provide treatment options for acute ischemic stroke. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the three main interventional radiology treatments that may be used to treat acute ischemic stroke. —Describe the two mechanical embolectomy devices available for ischemic stroke treatment. —Discuss nursing management of the postprocedure interventional radiology stroke patient.

(CE612) GI Bleeding: The Ins and Outs

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:22:47 GMT

CE612: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about how to recognize and manage the most common causes of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. After studying the information presented here, you'll be able to - —Name nine common causes of GI bleeding. —Discuss six diagnostic methods for evaluating a GI bleed. —Describe three ways in which nurses can provide tertiary prevention to patients with a GI bleed.

(CE613) Chagas Disease Can Be the Kiss of Death

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:25:30 GMT

CE613: The goal of this program is to provide nurses information about Chagas disease, which is becoming more prevalent in the U.S. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the causes, transmission and symptoms of Chagas disease. —Discuss why Chagas disease has become a public healthcare problem in the U.S. —Explain why most nurses and physicians are unaware of one of the most common causes of congestive heart failure and sudden death in the world.

(CE615) Primary Stroke Center: What Does It Really Mean?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:49:09 GMT

CE615: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with certification standards and compliance requirements of an accredited primary stroke center. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain the requirements for a certified primary stroke center. —Describe the performance measures of a primary stroke center certification program. —Discuss the required educational topics for the stroke patient.

(CE616) Nursing Informatics: Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Care

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:01:18 GMT

CE616: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with a better understanding of how informatics and information technology support quality patient care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe healthcare and nursing informatics. —Describe technologies available to support clinicians in providing patient care. —Discuss ways in which nurses can participate in the implementation of new technology.

(CE617) Sports-Related Concussions: Tackling a Growing Trend

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:49:12 GMT

CE617: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sports-related concussions and the potential for serious long-term outcomes, such as dementia. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define sports-related concussions and the sports in which they are most often found. —Describe the immediate and long-term symptoms of sports-related concussions. —Discuss expert recommendations for preventing/managing sports-related concussions.

(CE621) Jumpstart Your Career in Nursing Informatics

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:18:55 GMT

CE621: The goal of this continuing education program is to update nurses' knowledge about nursing informatics as a nursing specialty and to provide information to those interested in pursuing informatics as a career. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe the specialty of nursing informatics. —Discuss the relevance of this nursing specialty to healthcare reform initiatives and today's high tech health information environment. —Explain educational pathways, and identify healthcare organizations and businesses that employ nurse informaticians.

(CE622) Succession Planning in Nursing: Who Are Tomorrow’s Leaders?

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:39:24 GMT

CE622: The goal of this succession planning program is to inform nurses about succession planning for nursing, including methodologies, the importance of a "succession environment" and success measurements. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain why a succession plan in nursing is critical. —Discuss methodologies used to establish a succession plan in nursing. —Explain metrics to measure the effectiveness of a nursing succession plan.

(CE624) Acinetobacter Baumannii: Winning the Battle Against Antibiotics

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:19:36 GMT

CE624: The goal of this Acinetobacter baumannii continuing education program is to inform nurses about A. baumannii, a potentially untreatable hospital-acquired pathogen that is becoming more common in hospitals. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —List the two main features that make A. baumannii a dangerous pathogen. —Identify the risk factors for infections with A. baumannii. —Determine the steps needed to control A. baumannii transmission in hospitals.

(CE626) The Healthcare Reform Act: What It Means for Nurses

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:15:03 GMT

CE626: The goal of this healthcare reform law continuing educationprogram is to help nurses understand healthcare reform and be informed participants in its implementation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the basic elements of the healthcare reform law. —Describe its implications for nursing. —Describe associated nursing opportunities.

(CE628) The Future of Nursing Report: A Call for Major Changes

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:30:36 GMT

CE628: The goal of this module is to inform nurses about the Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing, Leading Change, Advancing Health and its recommendations for nursing practice and U.S. healthcare. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the report's four key messages. —Explain the eight recommendations for transforming nursing practice. —Describe two major challenges to changing the U.S. healthcare system. Andrea Brassard, RN, DNSc, MPH, FNP, who reviewed this CE module, declared that her position as strategic policy adviser to the Center to Champion Nursing in America at AARP, is funded by Robert Wood Johnson Fund.

(CE630) Facebook: Know the Policy Before Posting

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:49:10 GMT

CE630: The goal of this social networking continuing education program is to make nurses aware of the risks of social networks as they break down the walls separating our personal and professional lives. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss how Facebook postings can lead to loss of employment. —Explain two ways using Facebook in the hiring process can pose legal risks for employers. —Describe three reasons why Facebook pages can lead to not getting hired.

(CE631) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:34:45 GMT

CE631: The goal of this HPV vaccine continuing education program is to provide nurses with information about HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer and HPV-related diseases. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the criteria for which these vaccines have been approved for use in the United States. —Discuss the manifestations of HPV infection in males and females. —Discuss nursing education and support resources for patients and parent/guardians about HPV and its sequelae.

(CE633) Happiness: The Evidence Behind the Emotion

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:14:21 GMT

CE633: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the science of happiness, including evidence-based strategies for improving well-being. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define happiness, positive psychology and well-being. —State three physiological and three psychological benefits of happiness. —Describe four evidence-based strategies for increasing happiness.

(CE634) Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Havoc in the GI System

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:28:03 GMT

CE634: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about inflammatory bowel disease as it relates to best practices in the diagnosis, evaluation and management of patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the pathology and differential diagnoses of IBD. —Describe the goals of treatment and the treatment pathways investigated and pursued during the treatment of IBD. —List management techniques and coping mechanisms required of patients who have IBD.

(CE635) Shared Governance: What It Can Mean for Nurses

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:42:54 GMT

CE635: The goal of this program is help nurses better understand shared governance and how to implement a successful program. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe shared governance and its main components. —Identify barriers to successfully implement a shared governance model. —List four ways to incorporate shared governance into organizational and unit activities.

(CE636) Effective Parenting: Innate or Learned?

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:21:39 GMT

CE636: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the important elements of effective parenting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss temperament and attachment and define types of insecure attachment. —Describe four general stages of child development. —Define three parenting styles and four behavioral interventions.

(CE645) Protecting Seniors in Disasters: Nurses Matter

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:08:35 GMT

CE645: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about how they can help protect the health and lives of older Americans when they are faced with disaster. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss factors that increase the impact of disasters on seniors. —Identify acute and chronic health problems experienced by seniors during and after a disaster. —Discuss how nurses can lessen the impact of a disaster on older Americans