Elizabeth Kellerman
MSN, RN
MSN, RN
PhD, LICSW, LCSWC
Caring, like other kinds of clinical expertise, develops gradually and is subtle and complex. Nurses who have mastered the art of caring are often distinguished by that ability. Many nurse investigators have proposed that caring is the essence of practice. The word “caring” is the most common adjective used to describe the nursing profession by students and nurses (Compton et al., 2018).
The goal of this course is to reinforce and teach nursing professionals in the acute care setting about the combined art and science of caring.
RN, BSN
RN, BA
PhD, RN, FAAN
PhD, RN, CCHP-RN
RN, BSN
RN, BSN, BA
RN, BSN
MSN, RN-BC
MSN, RN
MSN, RN, CIC
BSN, RN, CCRN
RN
PsyD
RN, IBCLC
MS,RT(R)(M)
BSN,RN
BSM
BA, BSN, RN, CPAN
MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL
RN, BSN
BSN RN
Hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg) is often considered the defining hallmark of shock, but it can also be a late or deceptive sign. Therefore, other signs and symptoms must be identified early to detect and respond to a patient’s deteriorating state before irreversible shock ensues. The pathophysiologic process of shock is complicated, which makes nursing management challenging. An understanding of the pathophysiology, aspects of diagnosis, and effective interventions are crucial to patient survival. Knowledge of the different states of shock and evidenced-based interventions is important for nurses as they play a vital role in promoting timely detection and treatment. Such knowledge can help the clinical nurse promote care that is based on the latest guidelines.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses about how to recognize and treat different types of shock.
MSN, RNC-OB, LCCE
MPH, BSN, RN- CEN
BSN, RN, CRN
MSN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN
MSN/Ed, RN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
BSN,RN
An approach that prevents and treats acute pain while avoiding unnecessary exposure to opioids is the goal of pain management (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], 2019b). Clinicians should integrate patient-centered approaches, therapies, technology, and self-care strategies while collaborating with other professionals to manage pain (Cohen et al., 2020). However, barriers to the use of best practices for pain management are prevalent at the patient-provider, practice, and systems levels. Resolution of stigma and structural inequalities that limit access to evidence-based pain treatments is required to eliminate barriers.
The goal of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based guidance for managing pain while weighing the risks and benefits of pain medications with functional improvement and harm prevention.
PhD, RN, FAAN
RN
II, RPh
MBA, RN
Enterococci species are (bacteria) normally present in the human intestines and in the female genital tract. They can also be isolated from the environment. Enterococci that develop drug resistance can be very harmful due to limited treatment options.
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have become epidemiologically significant pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections worldwide. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci have caused multiple outbreaks in healthcare settings. It is essential for nurses to familiarize themselves with these multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs).
The goal of this course is to educate nurses with information about VRE and VRE infection in healthcare settings. This educational activity educates nurses on infection control practices to prevent VRE transmission for patient safety.
MSN, RN
MSN, RN, CIC
MSN, MPH, RN, ACNP, CCRN, CIC, FAPIC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that approximately 795,000 people within the U.S. experience a stroke annually, and among these individuals, over 75% experience a stroke for the first time (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2021). Stroke, a national and international neurological problem, is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the second leading cause of death globally (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020; American Stroke Association [ASA], n.d.). Nurses need to be informed about the urgency of early treatment to be proactive in educating their communities. They also need to understand the resulting behavioral differences created in right- versus left-hemispheric strokes, and how a lack of knowledge can negatively impact immediate post-stroke care.
The goal of this course is to equip nurses in the acute care setting about the causes of strokes; acute treatment strategies; and the physical, mental, and emotional effects of strokes based on the area of the brain injury.
RN, BSN
MSN, RN, CRNP, CNRN
RN, MSN, MA, CSPI
MSN, RN, CEN
MSN, RN, NE-BC
MS, RD, CSO, LDN
Sexuality and gender identity have received significant attention in the last few decades across the spectrum of health and human services. This module presents a brief overview of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community and its history within society and healthcare systems. It offers definitions of key concepts related to sexuality and gender identity, as well as general implications for clinical education, practice, and research. This topic is constantly evolving, requiring healthcare professionals to continually need education on this topic. The goal of this course is to provide nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, social work, speech-language, and pathology/audiology professionals with education around the historical context of the LGBTQ+ population and best practices when interacting with and providing care for the LGBTQ+ population.
LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
BA, BSN, RN, CPAN
BA, BSN, RN, CPAN
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP#13791
Disclaimer: Not all courses will provide California Board of Registered Nursing approval. Per California Assembly Bill No. 241, continuing education courses related to direct patient care shall address at least one or a combination of the following:(1) Examples of how implicit bias affects perceptions and treatment decisions of licensees, leading to disparities in health outcomes; or (2) Strategies to address how unintended biases in decision-making may contribute to health care disparities by shaping behavior and producing differences in medical treatment along lines of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics.
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Disclosures
None of the planners/faculty, unless otherwise noted, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.