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Sleep Apnea
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. Click here for more information
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1.5 Contact hours
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Cholelithiasis – Gallstone Disease
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. Click here for more information
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1.5 Contact hours
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is sometimes called the silent killer, and aptly so. It is a gas that is produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing material, it is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and high concentrations of CO in the environment can be lethal. Despite large-scale public education and prevention programs, CO exposure is still a serious public health problem. The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of carbon monoxide poisoning. Click here for more information
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Sore Throat
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. Click here for more information
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1.5 Contact hours
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Serotonin Syndrome
The purpose of this nursing continuing education course is to provide an overview of serotonin syndrome. Nurses must be aware of the serotonin syndrome because drugs that can cause the serotonin syndrome are in common use, intentional overdoses with drugs that can cause the serotonin syndrome are being seen with increasing frequency, and serotonin syndrome can be difficult to detect and easily mistaken for other pathologies. Click here for more information
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1.5 Contact hours
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Sinus Infections
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. Click here for more information
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1.5 Contact hours
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Hydration
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. Click here for more information
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2.0 Contact hours
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Heart Failure
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. Click here for more information
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2.0 Contact hours
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
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. Click here for more information
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Skin & Wound Care Primer
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. Click here for more information
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2.0 Contact hours
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Eating Disorders: An Overview
This course provides an overview of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa.
Criteria for these eating disorders will be reviewed. Risks and complications associated with these eating disorders as well as treatment modalities and nursing interventions will be reviewed. Lastly, the nurse’s role in assisting the person with an anorexia or bulimia toward recovery is discussed. Click here for more information
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Bioterrorism - Revised
This continuing education course provides nurses with information on bioterrorism. Topics covered include: An overview of acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction; Personal protective equipment required for acts of terrorism; Common symptoms and methods of treatment associated with exposure to, or injuries caused by, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear agents; Syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism that involve biological agents; and An overview of the information available on, and the use of, the Health Alert Network. Click here for more information
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Preventative Health Care
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. Click here for more information
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Intravenous Infusions
This nurse continuing education course will cover different types of common intravenous medication infusions including insulin, heparin, vasopressors, vasodilators, and anti-arrhythmics. Each drug type will be described and specific medications will be discussed. All dosages described are for adult patients. Medication administration safety issues will also be addressed. Click here for more information
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Neurovascular Emergencies
Neurovascular emergencies require timely and accurate assessments and treatments to ensure the best clinical outcomes. This course will give a brief overview of the anatomy of the neurovascular system, describe some of the common neurovascular emergencies, and explore the immediate assessment and treatment recommendations for each type of emergency as well as some of the potential complications care providers for these patients may encounter. Click here for more information
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