This nursing continuing education course provides an overview of hypertension. The course explains the classification of hypertension. It will discuss the risks and complications associated with hypertension and review the treatment options for the hypertensive patient. Lastly, it will explain the nurse's role in the management of patients with hypertension.
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This continuing education course provides nurses with information on the causes, diagnosis and treatments of the 3 types of skin cancer: squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
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The purpose nursing ethics continuing education course is to provide an overview of the nine provisions discussed by the American Nurses Association.
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This continuing education course provides nurses with information on the causes, diagnosis and treatments of Crohn’s Disease.
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This course will look at the many health conditions associated with vitamin D as well as the diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency.
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Pancreatic cancer is a very serious neoplastic disease, because although there are far more common cancers, it is one of the most dangerous. This continuing education course provides nurses with information on the causes, diagnosis and treatments of Pancreatic Cancer.
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This continuing education course provides nurses with information on the causes, diagnosis and treatments of Osteoarthritis.
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This continuing education course for nurses covers Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). People with OSA suffer from far more than insomnia and daytime sleepiness: OSA is a very common disorder that is thought to cause a wide range of serious health problems and be a major contributor to adult morbidity and mortality, and mild sleep apnea has a tendency to worsen over time.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of Cholelithiasis – gallstone disease – a very common medical malady. There are over 700,000 cholecystectomies (removal of the gallbladder) performed in the United States each year,1 and it has been estimated that at any given time, at least 25 million people in the United States have gallstones.
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This nursing ceu course covers the history and current use of acupuncture.
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This continuing education course for nurses on Bariatric Surgery first looks at the problem of obesity and then covers bariatric surgery. Topics covered include: the two major techniques of bariatric surgery, the complications of bariatric surgery and postoperative period.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of pharyngitis. It will focus on the diagnosis, treatment and complications of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis. The course will discuss reasons and treatment options for other causes of sore throat.
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The purpose of this continuing education course is to provide nurses with an overview of sinus infections. The focus will be on understanding the difference between viral and bacterial sinus infections. By the end of the course the reader will have an understanding of appropriate treatment options for the patient who presents with a sinus infection.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an update on human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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The purpose of this continuing education course is to provide nurses with an overview of medical errors in today's health care system and what can be done to prevent medical errors.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of safe and effective use of over-the-counter products for symptoms related to cough and cold. Symptoms looked at will include fever, sinus congestion, cough, sore throat and allergies.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of coronary heart disease including its risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and interventions used in its management and treatment options.
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This continuing education course addresses hydration which is a major topic in nursing. Maintaining a balanced body fluid status is a consistent objective in all nursing care plans. However, interventions intended to restore and correct fluid status vary greatly and depend on underlying medical conditions.
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The purpose of this nurse ceu course is to provide an overview of abnormal cholesterol levels. The course will include an explanation of the different components of cholesterol, what levels are abnormal, risks of abnormal cholesterol and treatment options.
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of osteoporosis including its prevalence, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of chronic kidney disease including looking at its incidence, signs and symptoms, workup, complications and treatment options.
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This continuing education course provides nurses an overview of heart failure. The recognition of signs and symptoms associated with heart failure will be discussed. The course will talk about treatment options of heart failure and the nurse's roles in the management of the disease.
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Infectious diseases are the cause of death in a third of people 65 years of age and older. This continuing education course weaves knowledge from gerontology and immunology into an overview of common infections in older people. It draws practical applications for nursing care that will be useful in a variety of settings.
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Chemical dependency is common in the United States and every nurse, at some time in his/her career, will care for a patient that is chemically dependent. This nursing continuing education course examines the drugs of abuse, and treatment for chemical dependency.
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This continuing education course was developed with the assumption that most nurses will, sometime in their career, care for a woman who has been battered. This course provides nurses with information on the process of screening, interviewing, and intervening in domestic violence situations.
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of chronic pain including its definition, assessment and treatment options.
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This continuing education course explores the nursing care of older people who are cognitive impaired. It emphasizes dementia and delirium.
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This continuing education course is designed to give nurses an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Focus will be placed on the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and medical management. The course will also look at surgical options, pulmonary rehabilitation, preventative measures, prognosis and exacerbations. A focus on the medications used to treat the disease in different stages will be presented.
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This continuing education course is designed to give nurses the information that he or she needs to understand the NIH Stroke Scale including its purpose, use and implications for care of stroke patients.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of influenza. It will include information on etiology, identification, prevention and treatment.
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This continuing education course addresses skin and wound care. Skin breakdown can be unfairly equated with poor nursing care. However, an aging patient population requires a new look at the skin's capability. Skin breakdown is not always avoidable, especially in an aging population. However, nurses can assess risks and carry out effective, preventive interventions.
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This continuing education course is designed to provide nurses with an overview of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, and treatments will be discussed. The role of the nurse in the care of the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease will be addressed.
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of insomnia including its definition, assessment and treatment options.
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The purpose of this continuing education course is to provide nurses with a review anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. An overview of each disease will be provided including its etiology, diagnosis, complications and treatments.
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Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems in the world today. This course covers the incidence, causes, and treatment of diabetes.
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of allergic rhinitis including its causes, signs and symptoms and treatment strategies.
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The purpose of this continuing education course for nurses is to provide an overview of two of the most common psychiatric disorders seen in primary care: depression and anxiety. The incidence, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment for each disorder will be discussed.
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This continuing education course provides nurses with information on bioterrorism. The classification system for biological agents is discussed and each agent is categorized according to its ease of dissemination, mortality rates, potential to induce public panic and special procedures required for identification and management.
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The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of preventative health care. The role of the patient as well as the health care provider will be discussed. A look a Healthy People 2010 will be utilized as a tool to evaluate goals that the nation is targeting. Interventions will be discussed to help the health care provider come away with practical tips.
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