Nursing Continuing Education (CE)

(CE457) Nurses Can Be ‘Diabetes Detectives’

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with strategies to detect common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications associated with hyperglycemia and diabetes. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes, and weight gain. —Identify common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes, and weight loss. —Describe how medications, organ transplants, and chronic illnesses can cause hyperglycemia.

(CE457) Nurses Can Be ‘Diabetes Detectives’

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with strategies to detect common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications associated with hyperglycemia and diabetes. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes, and weight gain. —Identify common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes, and weight loss. —Describe how medications, organ transplants, and chronic illnesses can cause hyperglycemia.

(CE458) Tinnitus: More Than Just Ringing in the Ears

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with practical guidelines for assessing and managing the care of elders who experience tinnitus. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the prevalence and health consequences of tinnitus. —Describe age-related and pathologic causes of tinnitus. —Outline the essential elements in the assessment of patients with tinnitus and nursing interventions.

(CE458) Tinnitus: More Than Just Ringing in the Ears

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with practical guidelines for assessing and managing the care of elders who experience tinnitus. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the prevalence and health consequences of tinnitus. —Describe age-related and pathologic causes of tinnitus. —Outline the essential elements in the assessment of patients with tinnitus and nursing interventions.

(CE487) Marfan Syndrome: Inherited Disorder has Far-Reaching Effects

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the pathology, manifestations, and treatment of Marfan syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify pathological changes associated with Marfan syndrome. —Discuss major criteria needed for a diagnosis. —Describe special needs of children and pregnant women with this syndrome.

(CE487) Marfan Syndrome: Inherited Disorder has Far-Reaching Effects

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the pathology, manifestations, and treatment of Marfan syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify pathological changes associated with Marfan syndrome. —Discuss major criteria needed for a diagnosis. —Describe special needs of children and pregnant women with this syndrome.

(CE488) Strange Sensations Invade the Extremities in Restless Legs Syndrome

Part 1: The goal of this program is to enhance nurses’ ability to care for patients with restless legs syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify RLS diagnostic features and contributing factors. —Differentiate the treatment options for RLS. —Describe nursing interventions for patients with RLS.

(CE488) Strange Sensations Invade the Extremities in Restless Legs Syndrome

Part 2: The goal of this program is to enhance nurses’ ability to care for patients with restless legs syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify RLS diagnostic features and contributing factors. —Differentiate the treatment options for RLS. —Describe nursing interventions for patients with RLS.

(CE489) For a Healthy Environment, Nurses and Hospitals Have to Go Green(er)

Part 2: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the environmental and financial effects of hospital waste and the steps they can take to minimize those effects. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain how greenhouse gases and global warming affect health. —Describe the types of hospital waste. —Discuss how hospitals can decrease their environmental impact.

(CE489) For a Healthy Environment, Nurses and Hospitals Have to Go Green(er)

Part 1: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the environmental and financial effects of hospital waste and the steps they can take to minimize those effects. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain how greenhouse gases and global warming affect health. —Describe the types of hospital waste. —Discuss how hospitals can decrease their environmental impact.

(CE418) SJS and TEN Leave Their Mark on the Skin

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(CE418) SJS and TEN Leave Their Mark on the Skin

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(CE421) Periodontal Disease Is a Systemwide Risk

Part One: The purpose of this module is to inform nurses about the connection between oral health and systemic health. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define periodontal disease. —Name five causes of periodontal disease. —Describe how periodontal disease is connected to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and complications of pregnancy.

(CE421) Periodontal Disease Is a Systemwide Risk

Part Two: The purpose of this module is to inform nurses about the connection between oral health and systemic health. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define periodontal disease. —Name five causes of periodontal disease. —Describe how periodontal disease is connected to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and complications of pregnancy.

(CE423) Getting to the Heart of MI — and STEMI

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and emergency management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Differentiate the signs and symptoms of MI for men and women. —Describe two diagnostic studies for MI. —Discuss the emergency management of ST-elevation MI.

(CE423) Getting to the Heart of MI — and STEMI

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and emergency management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Differentiate the signs and symptoms of MI for men and women. —Describe two diagnostic studies for MI. —Discuss the emergency management of ST-elevation MI.

(CE423) Getting to the Heart of MI — and STEMI

Part Three: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and emergency management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Differentiate the signs and symptoms of MI for men and women. —Describe two diagnostic studies for MI. —Discuss the emergency management of ST-elevation MI.

(CE425) Women Face Special Lung Cancer Risks

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with evidence of the sex differences that contribute to making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - - Describe three factors that may contribute to sex differences in the incidence of lung cancer. - Discuss prognosis and treatment outcomes in women with lung cancer. - Describe three nursing interventions that increase awareness, encourage screening, and support advocacy and research in lung cancer prevention and treatment.

(CE425) Women Face Special Lung Cancer Risks

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with evidence of the sex differences that contribute to making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - - Describe three factors that may contribute to sex differences in the incidence of lung cancer. - Discuss prognosis and treatment outcomes in women with lung cancer. - Describe three nursing interventions that increase awareness, encourage screening, and support advocacy and research in lung cancer prevention and treatment.

(CE426) Insomnia: Sleepless in America

Part One: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the nature of sleep and insomnia and insomnia's effects on people across the life span. The nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment of insomnia will be covered, as will the nursing implications for this widespread problem. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the scope of insomnia in the United States. —Identify the sleep needs of infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. —List three behavioral therapies and three classes of medications used to treat insomnia.

(CE426) Insomnia: Sleepless in America

Part Two: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the nature of sleep and insomnia and insomnia's effects on people across the life span. The nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment of insomnia will be covered, as will the nursing implications for this widespread problem. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the scope of insomnia in the United States. —Identify the sleep needs of infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. —List three behavioral therapies and three classes of medications used to treat insomnia.

(CE427) EDs Face Influx of Nonurgent Patients

Part One: The goal of this program is to update nurses' knowledge of acute and chronic care provided in the emergency department. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to — —Explain the reasons for the increase of patients seeking chronic care in the emergency setting. —Identify common disorders that result in patients seeking chronic care in the emergency setting. —Describe how chronic care delivered in the emergency setting differs from that in traditional primary care settings.

(CE427) EDs Face Influx of Nonurgent Patients

Part Two: The goal of this program is to update nurses' knowledge of acute and chronic care provided in the emergency department. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to — —Explain the reasons for the increase of patients seeking chronic care in the emergency setting. —Identify common disorders that result in patients seeking chronic care in the emergency setting. —Describe how chronic care delivered in the emergency setting differs from that in traditional primary care settings.

(CE429) The Desert of Sjögren’s Syndrome

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the incidence, etiology, identification, and treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss four extraglandular manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome. —Describe four interventions for relief of dry eyes. —Identify two medications used to treat dry mouth.

(CE429) The Desert of Sjögren’s Syndrome

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the incidence, etiology, identification, and treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss four extraglandular manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome. —Describe four interventions for relief of dry eyes. —Identify two medications used to treat dry mouth.

(CE430) Safer Handling Saves Nurses’ Backs

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about safe patient handling programs and the rationale for such programs. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the impetus for the safe patient handling movement. —Describe evidenced-based standards for safe patient handling and movement. —Explain how architectural design can affect the ergonomics of patient care space.

(CE430) Safer Handling Saves Nurses’ Backs

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about safe patient handling programs and the rationale for such programs. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the impetus for the safe patient handling movement. —Describe evidenced-based standards for safe patient handling and movement. —Explain how architectural design can affect the ergonomics of patient care space.

(CE166-60) Networking for Career Advancement

Part 1: The goal of this program is to enhance nurses’ skills in networking to keep their professional careers fit. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to – —Identify four potential resources to contact for networking. —Outline steps for face-to-face networking. —Describe three self-marketing sales props for use in effective networking.

(CE166-60) Networking for Career Advancement

Part 2: The goal of this program is to enhance nurses’ skills in networking to keep their professional careers fit. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to – —Identify four potential resources to contact for networking. —Outline steps for face-to-face networking. —Describe three self-marketing sales props for use in effective networking.

(CE432) Coaching Makes Nurses’ Careers Grow

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with evidence-based information about the critical career development relationship of coaching. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the two key components crucial to coaching. —Describe supportive and initiating behaviors in the coaching relationship. —Describe at least three outcomes that may be obtained through coaching relationships for staff nurses.

(CE432) Coaching Makes Nurses’ Careers Grow

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with evidence-based information about the critical career development relationship of coaching. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the two key components crucial to coaching. —Describe supportive and initiating behaviors in the coaching relationship. —Describe at least three outcomes that may be obtained through coaching relationships for staff nurses.

(CE437) P. Aeruginosa Proves to Be a Tough Foe

Part One: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially untreatable hospital-acquired pathogen that causes life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Explain how P. aeruginosa bacteria are able to escape the effects of the human immune system and antibiotics. —Discuss how P. aeruginosa uses bacterial communication — cell-to-cell signaling. —Identify a common hospital source of P. aeruginosa and discuss infection control measures.

(CE437) P. Aeruginosa Proves to Be a Tough Foe

Part Two: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially untreatable hospital-acquired pathogen that causes life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Explain how P. aeruginosa bacteria are able to escape the effects of the human immune system and antibiotics. —Discuss how P. aeruginosa uses bacterial communication — cell-to-cell signaling. —Identify a common hospital source of P. aeruginosa and discuss infection control measures.

(CE440) When the Diagnosis Is Endometrial Cancer

Part One: The goal of this module is to provide nurses with an overview of the incidence of and risk factors and diagnostic and treatment methods for endometrial cancer. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify three risk factors for endometrial cancer. —Discuss the diagnostic methods for endometrial cancer. —Describe two treatment options for endometrial cancer.

(CE440) When the Diagnosis Is Endometrial Cancer

Part Two: The goal of this module is to provide nurses with an overview of the incidence of and risk factors and diagnostic and treatment methods for endometrial cancer. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify three risk factors for endometrial cancer. —Discuss the diagnostic methods for endometrial cancer. —Describe two treatment options for endometrial cancer.

(CE442) Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide information about the safety of PCA by discussing patient selection, PCA by proxy, and human and mechanical programming errors. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Name the three patient safety issues involving PCA. —Describe three actions that can reduce adverse events with PCA. —Discuss the role of the nurse in maintaining PCA safety for patients.

(CE442) Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide information about the safety of PCA by discussing patient selection, PCA by proxy, and human and mechanical programming errors. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Name the three patient safety issues involving PCA. —Describe three actions that can reduce adverse events with PCA. —Discuss the role of the nurse in maintaining PCA safety for patients.

(CE447) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the HPV vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer and related diseases. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the criteria for which this vaccine has been approved for use in the United States. —Discuss the incidence of HPV and manifestations of infection. —Discuss education for the patient and parent/guardian about HPV and its sequelae.

(CE447) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the HPV vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer and related diseases. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the criteria for which this vaccine has been approved for use in the United States. —Discuss the incidence of HPV and manifestations of infection. —Discuss education for the patient and parent/guardian about HPV and its sequelae.

(CE481) A Perfect Match: Preventing Blood Incompatibility Errors

Part One: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about blood incompatibility errors and the evidence-based practices to prevent them. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —List three factors that contribute to blood incompatibility errors. —Describe blood type compatibility between the donor and recipient. —Explain the procedure for safely administering blood transfusions.

(CE481) A Perfect Match: Preventing Blood Incompatibility Errors

Part Two: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about blood incompatibility errors and the evidence-based practices to prevent them. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —List three factors that contribute to blood incompatibility errors. —Describe blood type compatibility between the donor and recipient. —Explain the procedure for safely administering blood transfusions.

(CE482) Dengue Fever Could Threaten U.S.

Part One: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dengue fever, as well as its global impact and the potential threat to the United States. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the global impact of dengue fever —Describe the causative agent for dengue fever and its epidemiology —Identify symptoms and treatment of uncomplicated and complicated dengue infection

(CE482) Dengue Fever Could Threaten U.S.

Part Two: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dengue fever, as well as its global impact and the potential threat to the United States. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the global impact of dengue fever —Describe the causative agent for dengue fever and its epidemiology —Identify symptoms and treatment of uncomplicated and complicated dengue infection

(CE483) The Germy Truth About Public Swimming Pools

Part 1: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about illnesses caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia pathogens as well as the preventive measures that can lessen the risk of their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the two common protozoan parasites responsible for diarrheal illnesses associated with swimming pools and water parks. —Explain why it is more difficult to eradicate Cryptosporidium than Giardia from swimming pools. —Explain at least three CDC recommendations to prevent recreational water illnesses when using swimming pools or water park.

(CE483) The Germy Truth About Public Swimming Pools

Part 2: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about illnesses caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia pathogens as well as the preventive measures that can lessen the risk of their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the two common protozoan parasites responsible for diarrheal illnesses associated with swimming pools and water parks. —Explain why it is more difficult to eradicate Cryptosporidium than Giardia from swimming pools. —Explain at least three CDC recommendations to prevent recreational water illnesses when using swimming pools or water park.

(CE484) Are the Core Measures for Heart Failure a Part of Your Practice?

Part 1: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the evidence-based medicine guidelines and nursing priorities for heart failure assessment and management and to prepare them for site compliance with The Joint Commission’s core measures for heart failure. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the evidence-based medicine guidelines and patient care priorities for the diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults. —List The Joint Commission’s four core measures for heart failure. —Explain the measures nurses must take to prepare for The Joint Commission accreditation process.

(CE484) Are the Core Measures for Heart Failure a Part of Your Practice?

Part 2: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the evidence-based medicine guidelines and nursing priorities for heart failure assessment and management and to prepare them for site compliance with The Joint Commission’s core measures for heart failure. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the evidence-based medicine guidelines and patient care priorities for the diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults. —List The Joint Commission’s four core measures for heart failure. —Explain the measures nurses must take to prepare for The Joint Commission accreditation process.

(CE485) Nurses Critical as Reimbursement Dries Up for Catheter-Associated UTIs

Part 1: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the changes in Medicare reimbursements for hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss three reasons why the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services chose to reduce reimbursement for CAUTIs. —Explain why the U.S. healthcare system has neglected prevention practices for CAUTIs. —List at least three measures for preventing CAUTIs in hospitalized patients.

(CE485) Nurses Critical as Reimbursement Dries Up for Catheter-Associated UTIs

Part 2: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the changes in Medicare reimbursements for hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss three reasons why the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services chose to reduce reimbursement for CAUTIs. —Explain why the U.S. healthcare system has neglected prevention practices for CAUTIs. —List at least three measures for preventing CAUTIs in hospitalized patients.

(CE486) School RNs Lead Education Efforts for Students with Diabetes

Part 1: The goal of this module is to inform nurses about significant factors in planning and initiating care of the student with diabetes in the school setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify key elements of diabetes care for the school-age child. —Describe significant considerations in assessing blood glucose values. —Discuss symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

(CE486) School RNs Lead Education Efforts for Students with Diabetes

Part 2: The goal of this module is to inform nurses about significant factors in planning and initiating care of the student with diabetes in the school setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify key elements of diabetes care for the school-age child. —Describe significant considerations in assessing blood glucose values. —Discuss symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

(CE486) School RNs Lead Education Efforts for Students with Diabetes

Part 3: The goal of this module is to inform nurses about significant factors in planning and initiating care of the student with diabetes in the school setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify key elements of diabetes care for the school-age child. —Describe significant considerations in assessing blood glucose values. —Discuss symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

(CE459) Food Gone Bad

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the safety of the U.S. food supply and pathogens that cause most outbreaks of foodborne illness. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Give two reasons why foodborne illness is occurring more frequently. —Describe the four most common serious foodborne illnesses, including sources of contamination, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. —Name five precautions to take when preparing food.

(CE459) Food Gone Bad

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the safety of the U.S. food supply and pathogens that cause most outbreaks of foodborne illness. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Give two reasons why foodborne illness is occurring more frequently. —Describe the four most common serious foodborne illnesses, including sources of contamination, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. —Name five precautions to take when preparing food.

(CE460) Robots Join The Surgical Team

Part One: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgical procedures. After studying this information, you will be able to — —List the eight essential components for the performance of endoscopic surgical procedures. —Describe the endoscopic functions performed with robotic-assisted technology. —Discuss how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology.

(CE460) Robots Join The Surgical Team

Part Two: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgical procedures. After studying this information, you will be able to — —List the eight essential components for the performance of endoscopic surgical procedures. —Describe the endoscopic functions performed with robotic-assisted technology. —Discuss how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology.

(CE461) Stroke Alert: Brain Attack — Think TPA!

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke, including stroke complicating cardiac catheterization. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify two causes of acute ischemic stroke. —Describe the evaluation process for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) in acute ischemic stroke. —Discuss the pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke.

(CE461) Stroke Alert: Brain Attack — Think TPA!

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke, including stroke complicating cardiac catheterization. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify two causes of acute ischemic stroke. —Describe the evaluation process for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) in acute ischemic stroke. —Discuss the pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke.

(CE462) Lines of Communication

Part One: The goal of this program is to impress upon nurses the importance of clear, accurate, and timely communication, both verbal and written, in providing safe and effective care to patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the patient safety issues associated with transcribing verbal and telephone orders. —List The Joint Commission’s unacceptable abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols —Discuss the importance of handoff communication and timely and accurate reporting of critical test results.

(CE462) Lines of Communication

Part Two: The goal of this program is to impress upon nurses the importance of clear, accurate, and timely communication, both verbal and written, in providing safe and effective care to patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the patient safety issues associated with transcribing verbal and telephone orders. —List The Joint Commission’s unacceptable abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols —Discuss the importance of handoff communication and timely and accurate reporting of critical test results.

(CE463) Attention Nurses! Anticoagulant Overdoses Prompt Joint Commission to Issue New Safety Requirement

Part One: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of current care practices for hospitalized patients on anticoagulation therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify the most common anticoagulants for hospitalized patients. —Describe critical aspects of nursing care when monitoring anticoagulants. —Discuss the critical elements of patient teaching regarding anticoagulation therapy.

(CE463) Attention Nurses! Anticoagulant Overdoses Prompt Joint Commission to Issue New Safety Requirement

Part Two: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of current care practices for hospitalized patients on anticoagulation therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify the most common anticoagulants for hospitalized patients. —Describe critical aspects of nursing care when monitoring anticoagulants. —Discuss the critical elements of patient teaching regarding anticoagulation therapy.

(CE464) Malaria: A Major Global Killer

Part One: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria, as well as its global impact. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the global impact of malaria. —Describe the life cycle of the malaria parasite. —Identify four common measures to prevent malaria and three classes of medications used to treat it.

(CE464) Malaria: A Major Global Killer

Part Two: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria, as well as its global impact. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the global impact of malaria. —Describe the life cycle of the malaria parasite. —Identify four common measures to prevent malaria and three classes of medications used to treat it.

(CE476) A Lurking Danger: A 'Bundle' of Safety Measures Available to Fight Central Line Infections

Part One: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of the severity and causes of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections and to describe the Central Line Bundle, a group of evidence-based interventions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the severity of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections. —Explain the causes and risk factors of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections. —Name the five components of the Central Line Bundle.

(CE476) A Lurking Danger: A 'Bundle' of Safety Measures Available to Fight Central Line Infections

Part Two: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of the severity and causes of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections and to describe the Central Line Bundle, a group of evidence-based interventions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the severity of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections. —Explain the causes and risk factors of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections. —Name the five components of the Central Line Bundle.

(CE477) 'Shockingly High' Rates: Surgical Site Infections Remain a Constant Threat

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain why prophylactic antibiotics should be given 30 to 60 minutes before incision and discontinued within 24 hours after surgery. —Discuss why giving antibiotics after wound closure does not prevent infections. —Discuss why hypothermia and hyperglycemia are included in Joint Commission core measures for preventing SSIs.

(CE477) 'Shockingly High' Rates: Surgical Site Infections Remain a Constant Threat

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain why prophylactic antibiotics should be given 30 to 60 minutes before incision and discontinued within 24 hours after surgery. —Discuss why giving antibiotics after wound closure does not prevent infections. —Discuss why hypothermia and hyperglycemia are included in Joint Commission core measures for preventing SSIs.

(CE478) Bridging the Generation Gaps

Part One: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with knowledge they can use to work more effectively with different generations. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Explain the advantages of intergenerational teams. —Describe the differences between four generations of nurses. —Explain how nurses of different generations can work together more effectively.

(CE478) Bridging the Generation Gaps

Part Two: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with knowledge they can use to work more effectively with different generations. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Explain the advantages of intergenerational teams. —Describe the differences between four generations of nurses. —Explain how nurses of different generations can work together more effectively.

(CE479) Genetics Soon to Be Part of Nursing Practice

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information related to the implications of genetic and genomic science on health and nursing practice. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define genetics and genomics. —Describe four essential nursing activities related to genetics and genomics in health care. —Explain how a patient's family history, or pedigree, can help nurses identify a disease trend, such as breast cancer or a blood clotting disorder.

(CE479) Genetics Soon to Be Part of Nursing Practice

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information related to the implications of genetic and genomic science on health and nursing practice. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define genetics and genomics. —Describe four essential nursing activities related to genetics and genomics in health care. —Explain how a patient's family history, or pedigree, can help nurses identify a disease trend, such as breast cancer or a blood clotting disorder.

(CE480) MRSA May Be Waiting Right Around the Corner

Part One: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with information about the growing problem of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in health care and strategies to reduce its spread. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the epidemiology of MRSA. —Identify three factors that put hospital patients at risk for MRSA. —Describe three strategies to prevent and control the spread of MRSA in healthcare facilities.

(CE480) MRSA May Be Waiting Right Around the Corner

Part Two: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with information about the growing problem of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in health care and strategies to reduce its spread. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Discuss the epidemiology of MRSA. —Identify three factors that put hospital patients at risk for MRSA. —Describe three strategies to prevent and control the spread of MRSA in healthcare facilities.

(CE452) Progress Made Against Colorectal Cancer

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the incidence, etiology, identification, and treatment of colorectal cancer. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify those most at risk for developing colorectal cancer. —Discuss treatment strategies used for colorectal cancer. —Describe toxicities related to treatment plus nursing interventions.

(CE452) Progress Made Against Colorectal Cancer

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the incidence, etiology, identification, and treatment of colorectal cancer. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify those most at risk for developing colorectal cancer. —Discuss treatment strategies used for colorectal cancer. —Describe toxicities related to treatment plus nursing interventions.

(CE453) New Norovirus Strain Spreads Across U.S.

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about norovirus infection, sometimes called "stomach flu," "stomach bug," "24-hour flu," "infectious diarrhea," or "food poisoning." After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Name three reasons why noroviruses are so easily transmitted in closed settings. —Explain why some people are more likely to become infected with norovirus than others. —List the clinical criteria used to differentiate norovirus gastroenteritis from bacterial or parasitic gastroenteritis

(CE453) New Norovirus Strain Spreads Across U.S.

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about norovirus infection, sometimes called "stomach flu," "stomach bug," "24-hour flu," "infectious diarrhea," or "food poisoning." After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Name three reasons why noroviruses are so easily transmitted in closed settings. —Explain why some people are more likely to become infected with norovirus than others. —List the clinical criteria used to differentiate norovirus gastroenteritis from bacterial or parasitic gastroenteritis

(CE454) Late Preterm Infants Need Special Care

Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the incidence, etiology, identification, and care of the late preterm infant. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Define “late preterm infant” and explain why this designation is a better description than “near-term infant.” —Describe three common problems of the late preterm infant. —Identify four nursing interventions in the care and discharge planning for this group of infants.

(CE454) Late Preterm Infants Need Special Care

Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the incidence, etiology, identification, and care of the late preterm infant. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Define “late preterm infant” and explain why this designation is a better description than “near-term infant.” —Describe three common problems of the late preterm infant. —Identify four nursing interventions in the care and discharge planning for this group of infants.

(CE490) Critical Blood Loss Demands Fluid Resuscitation to Fight Hypovolemic Shock

Part 1: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about trends in fluid resuscitation of patients in hypovolemic shock caused by blood loss. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify the stages of hypovolemic shock. —Describe the clinical manifestations ofhypovolemic shock. —Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fluids used to treat hypovolemic shock.

(CE490) Critical Blood Loss Demands Fluid Resuscitation to Fight Hypovolemic Shock

Part 2: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about trends in fluid resuscitation of patients in hypovolemic shock caused by blood loss. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify the stages of hypovolemic shock. —Describe the clinical manifestations ofhypovolemic shock. —Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fluids used to treat hypovolemic shock.

(CE491) Aspiration: Preventing a Deadly Complication in Vulnerable Populations

Part 2: The purpose of this module is to educate nurses about how to identify patients at high risk for aspiration and how to protect patients from aspirating. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the three stages of normal swallowing. —Identify seven risk factors for aspiration. —List three signs of observable swallowing problems.

(CE491) Aspiration: Preventing a Deadly Complication in Vulnerable Populations

Part 1: The purpose of this module is to educate nurses about how to identify patients at high risk for aspiration and how to protect patients from aspirating. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe the three stages of normal swallowing. —Identify seven risk factors for aspiration. —List three signs of observable swallowing problems.

(CE492) Do You Reflect a Positive Image of Nursing?

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on nursing and its image so they can improve the image of nursing by taking action individually and as a group. After completing this module, you will be able to: —Discuss how self-image affects the image of nurses. —Describe at least three ways a nurse can market the image of nursing internally and externally. —State five actions nurses can take individually to improve the image of nursing.

(CE492) Do You Reflect a Positive Image of Nursing?

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on nursing and its image so they can improve the image of nursing by taking action individually and as a group. After completing this module, you will be able to: —Discuss how self-image affects the image of nurses. —Describe at least three ways a nurse can market the image of nursing internally and externally. —State five actions nurses can take individually to improve the image of nursing.

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

Part 1: The goal of this 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 2001 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

Part 2: The goal of this 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 2001 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).

(CE498) Promoting a Culture of Safety to Prevent Medical Errors

Part 1: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about national efforts aimed at preventing medical errors and harm to patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe how the culture of healthcare organizations affects patient safety. —Give three examples of sentinel events. —Discuss the nursing role in providing a safe environment for patients.

(CE498) Promoting a Culture of Safety to Prevent Medical Errors

Part 2: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about national efforts aimed at preventing medical errors and harm to patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Describe how the culture of healthcare organizations affects patient safety. —Give three examples of sentinel events. —Discuss the nursing role in providing a safe environment for patients.

(CE499) Schizophrenia: What Do We Really Know?

Part 1: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of recent advances in understanding schizophrenia. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify the possible symptom combinations of schizophrenia —Describe the basic biological underpinnings of and theories explaining schizophrenia —Discuss the role of pharmacological treatment and adjunctive interventions

(CE499) Schizophrenia: What Do We Really Know?

Part 2: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of recent advances in understanding schizophrenia. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —Identify the possible symptom combinations of schizophrenia —Describe the basic biological underpinnings of and theories explaining schizophrenia —Discuss the role of pharmacological treatment and adjunctive interventions

(CE494) Aging Immune Systems Makes Older Adults More Vulnerable to Attack

Part 1: The goal of this program is to help nurses understand how age-related changes in the immune system increase the risk for and severity of common infections in elderly patients. After reading this module, you will be able to — —List three reasons elderly patients are more likely to develop an infection than younger patients. —Describe what happens to the immune system as we age. —Explain why it is so important that health care workers be vaccinated for influenza to protect their elderly patients.

(CE494) Aging Immune Systems Makes Older Adults More Vulnerable to Attack

Part 2: The goal of this program is to help nurses understand how age-related changes in the immune system increase the risk for and severity of common infections in elderly patients. After reading this module, you will be able to — —List three reasons elderly patients are more likely to develop an infection than younger patients. —Describe what happens to the immune system as we age. —Explain why it is so important that health care workers be vaccinated for influenza to protect their elderly patients.

(CE554) How To Stay Safe While Administering Chemotherapy

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with current 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

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with current 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.

(CE555) Food Allergies: More Common Than Ever Among Children

Part 1: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of food allergies in children. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the prevalence of food allergies in the United States. —Describe the etiology of an allergic reaction to food. —Discuss educational interventions that nurses can provide to parents of children with food allergies.

(CE555) Food Allergies: More Common Than Ever Among Children

Part 2: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of food allergies in children. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the prevalence of food allergies in the United States. —Describe the etiology of an allergic reaction to food. —Discuss educational interventions that nurses can provide to parents of children with food allergies.

(CE566) Are You Prepared for a H1N1 (Swine) Flu Pandemic?

Part 1: This course will be discontinued 11/30/09. Please plan to take the course by the end of that day if you would like to earn continuing education contact hours for it. For a newer version of this course, see CE579 "The H1N1 (Swine) Flu Pandemic - A National Emergency." The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the new H1N1 swine flu and hospitals' efforts to prepare for an influenza pandemic and to encourage nurses to prepare themselves and their families. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss three reasons nurses should be concerned about the next influenza pandemic. —Explain why it will take several months for a vaccine for H1N1 to become available. —Describe at least five items needed for personal preparedness.

(CE566) Are You Prepared for a H1N1 (Swine) Flu Pandemic?

Part 2: This course will be discontinued 11/30/09. Please plan to take the course by the end of that day if you would like to earn continuing education contact hours for it. For a newer version of this course, see CE579 "The H1N1 (Swine) Flu Pandemic - A National Emergency." The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the new H1N1 swine flu and hospitals' efforts to prepare for an influenza pandemic and to encourage nurses to prepare themselves and their families. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss three reasons nurses should be concerned about the next influenza pandemic. —Explain why it will take several months for a vaccine for H1N1 to become available. —Describe at least five items needed for personal preparedness.

(CE556) Novice to Expert: Through the Stages to Success in Nursing

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with a framework they can use to coach nurses through the five stages that comprise novice to expert. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe Patricia Benner's five stages of moving from novice to expert. —Discuss why it's important to assist nurses on their journey from novice to expert. —Explain how nurses can help one another in navigating the five stages.

(CE556) Novice to Expert: Through the Stages to Success in Nursing

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with a framework they can use to coach nurses through the five stages that comprise novice to expert. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe Patricia Benner's five stages of moving from novice to expert. —Discuss why it's important to assist nurses on their journey from novice to expert. —Explain how nurses can help one another in navigating the five stages.

(CE558) Under Pressure: Cerebral Aneurysm

Part 1: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about the incidence, etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, treatment, and nursing care associated with cerebral aneurysm. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —List three risk factors associated with the formation of a cerebral aneurysm. —Identify four signs or symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. —Describe two treatment options for patients with a cerebral aneurysm.

(CE558) Under Pressure: Cerebral Aneurysm

Part 2: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about the incidence, etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, treatment, and nursing care associated with cerebral aneurysm. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — —List three risk factors associated with the formation of a cerebral aneurysm. —Identify four signs or symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. —Describe two treatment options for patients with a cerebral aneurysm.

(CE569) Zoonoses: Can Your Pets Make You Sick?

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on pet-related diseases. After completing this program, you will be able to — —Describe the lifecycle of toxoplasma gondii and toxocara cani. —Explain the modes of transmission for Bartonella henselae, T. gondii, T. cani, and Pasteurella multocida. —Discuss measures to prevent pet-associated infections.

(CE569) Zoonoses: Can Your Pets Make You Sick?

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on pet-related diseases. After completing this program, you will be able to — —Describe the lifecycle of toxoplasma gondii and toxocara cani. —Explain the modes of transmission for Bartonella henselae, T. gondii, T. cani, and Pasteurella multocida. —Discuss measures to prevent pet-associated infections.

(CE570) Mind Your Manners ... Multiculturally

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

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.

(CE571) Traumatic Brain Injury

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about traumatic brain injuries, including epidemiology, types of injuries, signs and symptoms, and nursing assessment, interventions, and evaluation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the common types of brain injuries that result from head trauma. —Describe the signs and symptoms of common traumatic brain injuries. —Discuss the nursing considerations in the care of patients with traumatic brain injuries.

(CE571) Traumatic Brain Injury

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about traumatic brain injuries, including epidemiology, types of injuries, signs and symptoms, and nursing assessment, interventions, and evaluation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the common types of brain injuries that result from head trauma. —Describe the signs and symptoms of common traumatic brain injuries. —Discuss the nursing considerations in the care of patients with traumatic brain injuries.

(CE571) Traumatic Brain Injury

Part 3: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about traumatic brain injuries, including epidemiology, types of injuries, signs and symptoms, and nursing assessment, interventions, and evaluation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the common types of brain injuries that result from head trauma. —Describe the signs and symptoms of common traumatic brain injuries. —Discuss the nursing considerations in the care of patients with traumatic brain injuries.

(CE573) Surgical Adhesions: The Ties That Bind

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about how surgical adhesions are formed and how they can be managed and possibly minimized. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the pathogenesis of surgical adhesions. —Describe methods of minimizing the formation of adhesions. —List several patient complications caused by surgical adhesions.

(CE573) Surgical Adhesions: The Ties That Bind

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about how surgical adhesions are formed and how they can be managed and possibly minimized. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the pathogenesis of surgical adhesions. —Describe methods of minimizing the formation of adhesions. —List several patient complications caused by surgical adhesions.

(CE572) ERCP: Helping the Bile Flow Through

Part 1: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the risks, benefits, and therapeutic ramifications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, as it relates to abnormalities of the biliary system. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the role of ERCP in the diagnosis of diseases of the biliary tree. —Discuss the indications and contraindications of ERCP. —Identify abnormal procedure results and their ramifications for treatment.

(CE572) ERCP: Helping the Bile Flow Through

Part 2: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the risks, benefits, and therapeutic ramifications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, as it relates to abnormalities of the biliary system. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the role of ERCP in the diagnosis of diseases of the biliary tree. —Discuss the indications and contraindications of ERCP. —Identify abnormal procedure results and their ramifications for treatment.

(CE574) Get Down to Business with a Business Plan

Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with the basic skills and tools needed to create a business plan or case for a needed service in an area of clinical responsibility. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - Explain when a business plan is needed. - Describe the important components of a business plan. - Define key terms associated with a business plan.

(CE574) Get Down to Business with a Business Plan

Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with the basic skills and tools needed to create a business plan or case for a needed service in an area of clinical responsibility. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - Explain when a business plan is needed. - Describe the important components of a business plan. - Define key terms associated with a business plan.