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(CE389) How Do You Mend a ‘Broken’ Heart?

Part One: “Broken heart syndrome” is a real condition triggered by emotional trauma. Learn who is most vulnerable and how to intervene.

(CE389) How Do You Mend a ‘Broken’ Heart?

Part Two: “Broken heart syndrome” is a real condition triggered by emotional trauma. Learn who is most vulnerable and how to intervene.

(CE414) Who Will Teach Nursing’s Next Generation?

Part One: Could a career in academia be a good fit for you? Read and find out.

(CE414) Who Will Teach Nursing’s Next Generation?

Part Two: Could a career in academia be a good fit for you? Read and find out.

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

Part One: Blistering lesions and dermal detachment are among the painful manifestations of SJS and TEN.

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

Part Two: Blistering lesions and dermal detachment are among the painful manifestations of SJS and TEN.

(CE421) Periodontal Disease Is a Systemwide Risk

Part One: Chronic infection and inflammation of the gums can start a chain reaction that may lead to multiple problems way beyond the mouth.

(CE421) Periodontal Disease Is a Systemwide Risk

Part Two: Chronic infection and inflammation of the gums can start a chain reaction that may lead to multiple problems way beyond the mouth.

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

Part One: Early treatment of MI makes all the difference, and nurses need to be up-to-date on reperfusion therapy for an ST-elevation MI.

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

Part Two: Early treatment of MI makes all the difference, and nurses need to be up-to-date on reperfusion therapy for an ST-elevation MI.

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

Part Three: Early treatment of MI makes all the difference, and nurses need to be up-to-date on reperfusion therapy for an 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, and 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, and 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 demand for ED care is at an all-time high, yet the number of EDs continues to decline nationwide. ED overcrowding is a problem with hospitalwide implications.

(CE427) EDs Face Influx of Nonurgent Patients

Part Two: The demand for ED care is at an all-time high, yet the number of EDs continues to decline nationwide. ED overcrowding is a problem with hospitalwide implications.

(CE428) New Focus on Women’s Sex Disorders

Part One: Women are becoming more comfortable with turning to their healthcare provider for help with sexual problems. Nurses can play a key role in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of this increasingly prevalent (or increasingly acknowledged) problem.

(CE428) New Focus on Women’s Sex Disorders

Part Two: Women are becoming more comfortable with turning to their healthcare provider for help with sexual problems. Nurses can play a key role in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of this increasingly prevalent (or increasingly acknowledged) problem.

(CE429) The Desert of Sjögren’s Syndrome

Part One: Imagine having to give up outdoor activities that you love from gardening to cross-country skiing because your eyes are too dry.

(CE429) The Desert of Sjögren’s Syndrome

Part Two: Imagine having to give up outdoor activities that you love from gardening to cross-country skiing because your eyes are too dry.

(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, and 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, and explain how architectural design can affect the ergonomics of patient care space.

(CE166-60) Networking for Career Advancement

Part 1: This article enhances 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, and describe three self-marketing sales props for use in effective networking.

(CE166-60) Networking for Career Advancement

Part 2: This article enhances 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, and describe three self-marketing sales props for use in effective networking.

(CE432) Coaching Makes Nurses’ Careers Grow

Part One: In a national survey, nurse managers said they would like to have more time to assess and coach their staff nurses. The primary reason nurse managers cited for not coaching was a lack of time due to the large number of people they managed.

(CE432) Coaching Makes Nurses’ Careers Grow

Part Two: In a national survey, nurse managers said they would like to have more time to assess and coach their staff nurses. The primary reason nurse managers cited for not coaching was a lack of time due to the large number of people they managed.

(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, and discuss how P. aeruginosa uses bacterial communication cell-to-cell signaling, and 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, and discuss how P. aeruginosa uses bacterial communication cell-to-cell signaling, and identify a common hospital source of P. aeruginosa and discuss infection control measures.

(CE514) Spread Your Wings: RNs Have What It Takes to Be Effective Leaders

Part 1: The purpose of this article is to educate nurses about the background of health care industry changes, to discuss skills nurses can learn to influence change and to challenge every nurse to become a strong leader and a supportive follower. When you complete this article, you will be able to: 1. Discuss how nurses can gain control of their own destinies in response to trends influencing the health care industry. 2. Identify five new skills that will help nurses positively influence change in health care organizations. 3. Discuss three key characteristics of effective leaders and supportive followers.

(CE440) When the Diagnosis Is Endometrial Cancer

Part One: Uterine cancer (which includes endometrial cancer) is the most common gynecologic malignancy, followed by ovarian and cervical cancer.

(CE440) When the Diagnosis Is Endometrial Cancer

Part Two: Uterine cancer (which includes endometrial cancer) is the most common gynecologic malignancy, followed by ovarian and cervical cancer.

(CE441) Awareness Enhances Care for Muslim Patients

Part One: The goal of this program is to update nurses' knowledge of providing culturally competent care to a patient who is Muslim. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to identify two significant Islamic health-related practices or beliefs, identify three communication strategies useful when caring for patients who are Muslim, and describe nursing actions that are consistent with Islamic practices and beliefs.

(CE441) Awareness Enhances Care for Muslim Patients

Part Two: The goal of this program is to update nurses' knowledge of providing culturally competent care to a patient who is Muslim. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to identify two significant Islamic health-related practices or beliefs, identify three communication strategies useful when caring for patients who are Muslim, and describe nursing actions that are consistent with Islamic practices and beliefs.

(CE442) Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA

Part One: Patient-controlled analgesia widely used, but safety worries remain. Learn how to limit the risks.

(CE442) Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA

Part Two: Patient-controlled analgesia widely used, but safety worries remain. Learn how to limit the risks.

(CE447) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer

Part One: Vaccines eradicated smallpox worldwide and have significantly reduced several other deadly infectious diseases. Now a vaccine is available to reduce girls’ and young women’s risks of infection with the types of human papilloma virus (HPV) that cause most cervical cancers.

(CE447) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer

Part Two: Vaccines eradicated smallpox worldwide and have significantly reduced several other deadly infectious diseases. Now a vaccine is available to reduce girls’ and young women’s risks of infection with the types of human papilloma virus (HPV) that cause most cervical cancers.

(CE450) Decades Later — Post-Polio Syndrome

Part One: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about post-polio syndrome, its symptoms, and associated health problems and to describe ways to help PPS patients manage symptoms and prevent complications. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to describe how post-polio syndrome is thought to s develop, list six health-related problems that patients with PPS experience, and identify ways in which nurses can help patients with PPS manage symptoms and prevent complications.

(CE450) Decades Later — Post-Polio Syndrome

Part Two: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about post-polio syndrome, its symptoms, and associated health problems and to describe ways to help PPS patients manage symptoms and prevent complications. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to describe how post-polio syndrome is thought to s develop, list six health-related problems that patients with PPS experience, and identify ways in which nurses can help patients with PPS manage symptoms and prevent complications.

(CE451) Chromoendoscopy — The Colors of Health and Disease

Part One: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the role of chromoendoscopy in the diagnosis of diseases of the GI tract through the identification of abnormal mucosal areas. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to define chromoendoscopy, list the stains used in chromoendoscopy and the effects of each, and discuss the benefits of chromoendoscopy in the diagnosis of diseases of the GI tract

(CE451) Chromoendoscopy — The Colors of Health and Disease

Part Two: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the role of chromoendoscopy in the diagnosis of diseases of the GI tract through the identification of abnormal mucosal areas. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to define chromoendoscopy, list the stains used in chromoendoscopy and the effects of each, and discuss the benefits of chromoendoscopy in the diagnosis of diseases of the GI tract

(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, and 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, and 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, and 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, and identify four nursing interventions in the care and discharge planning for this group of infants.

(CE455) Moving Past Stereotypes with the Roma

Part One: The goal of this module is to provide nurses and other professionals with information about the Romani (Gypsy) culture so that they can provide culturally congruent care to Romani patients and their families. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —Describe the history of the Romani people, including geographical origin, language, and religion. —Identify health care-related cultural values and traditions important to the Romani patient and family. —Discuss nursing interventions helpful in integrating Romani cultural values and traditions into the plan of care. Audience:Nurses and Social Workers: Professional DevelopmentLevel: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced *Course is available until test is completed or topic is updated.

(CE455) Moving Past Stereotypes with the Roma

Part Two: The goal of this module is to provide nurses and other professionals with information about the Romani (Gypsy) culture so that they can provide culturally congruent care to Romani patients and their families. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —Describe the history of the Romani people, including geographical origin, language, and religion. —Identify health care-related cultural values and traditions important to the Romani patient and family. —Discuss nursing interventions helpful in integrating Romani cultural values and traditions into the plan of care. Audience:Nurses and Social Workers: Professional DevelopmentLevel: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced *Course is available until test is completed or topic is updated.

(CE456) BPH — A Growing Problem for Men

Part One: The goal of this program is to increase nurses' knowledge of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), including the pathophysiology, medical and surgical treatment options, and the nurse's role in patient education. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —Identify signs and symptoms associated with BPH —List pharmaceutical and surgical BPH treatment options —Describe lifestyle modifications nurses can teach men with BPH

(CE456) BPH — A Growing Problem for Men

Part Two: The goal of this program is to increase nurses' knowledge of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), including the pathophysiology, medical and surgical treatment options, and the nurse's role in patient education. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —Identify signs and symptoms associated with BPH —List pharmaceutical and surgical BPH treatment options —Describe lifestyle modifications nurses can teach men with BPH

(CE456) BPH — A Growing Problem for Men

Part Three: The goal of this program is to increase nurses' knowledge of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), including the pathophysiology, medical and surgical treatment options, and the nurse's role in patient education. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —Identify signs and symptoms associated with BPH —List pharmaceutical and surgical BPH treatment options —Describe lifestyle modifications nurses can teach men with BPH

(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.; and 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.; and 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, and 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, and outline the essential elements in the assessment of patients with tinnitus and nursing interventions.

(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; and 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; and 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.

(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.

(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 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.

(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.

(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 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.

(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.

(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; and 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; and identify three elements of therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC).

(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.

(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.