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The goal of this succession planning program is to inform nurses about succession planning for nursing, including methodologies, the importance of a “succession environment” and success measurements. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - - Explain why a succession plan in nursing is critical. - Discuss methodologies used to establish a succession plan in nursing. - Explain metrics to measure the effectiveness of a nursing succession plan.

**After completion of this course the participant should be able to:** * Identify the three different types of legal liability for practicing nurses * Differentiate between the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Nurses Association * Define Nursing negligence * List four actions that may constitute nursing negligence * Distinguish between Ohio Nursing Law and Ohio Nursing Regulations * List four actions that can lead to an Ohio Board of Nursing proceedings against a nursing license

The purpose of this 7-day course is to provide participants with a core foundation of knowledge essential to the practice of critical care nursing. Following successful completion of this program, nurses will be able to describe key components of critical care nursing practice.

The purpose of this 6-day course is to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge of Emergency nursing and enable them to demonstrate learning of course concepts by successfully completing the Final Exam of the course.

For those interested in the topic of leadership, The New Leadership Challenge: Creating the Future of Nursing may have something to offer. Pilot study nurses wrote: "loved it, timely, relevant, provocative;" "excellent, valuable tool;" "wish I had this type of course in nursing school;" "really enjoyed the leadership activities." Not all pilot nurses found it helpful: one thought it too politically radical and one had a hard time getting into it. So you decide.

Nursing home patients today are older, sicker, and more frail than ever before. Multiple chronic conditions, reduced mobility and cognition put them at risk for polypharmacy, falls, malnutrition, and pressure ulcers. Primary care physicians not based in the nursing home have the disadvantage of practicing remote medicine. If end-of-life wishes have not been discussed, patients are at increased risk for aggressive and futile care in the final weeks and months of life. These situations create ...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Apply the components of the Florida State Nurse Practice Act into one's role and responsibilities. Differentiate among the legally permissible roles of the registered nurse, the licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff, such as nursing assistants and patient care technicians. Discuss the composition of and the roles associated with the Florida Board of Nursing. Relate some of Florida's statutes and nursing rules associated with l...

CMS issued new Conditions for Coverage that every freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) must meet if the ambulatory surgery center wants paid for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The standards apply to all patients treated in the ASC including worker comp and patients with commercial insurance. There is a section on both medical staff and nursing staff. However, there are many other sections that affect nursing services and medical staff services.

After completing this couse participants should be able to: 1. State sources and types of law. 2. Identify the key elements of the court system. 3. Differentiate between civil law, criminal law, and liability. 4. Identify key components in the regulation of nursing practice. 5. Describe the disciplinary process of the board of nursing. 6. Describe sources for the standards of care. 7. List the four elements of malpractice. 8. Identify defenses to negligence or malpractice. 9. Differ...

WINI (Weekend Immersion in Nursing Informatics) is a nursing informatics continuing education course that travels around the country to provide affordable, in-depth nursing informatics education. Approved by the Maryland Nurses Association, an approved provider of nursing continuing education, WINI focuses on basic competencies in nursing informatics. WINI and Informatics Insights are developed and presented by managing members, Carol J. Bickford, PhD, RN-BC, CPHIMS, and Kathleen Smith, MScEd,...

As a profession we are called to higher levels of safety and quality by government and professional organizations, by hospital administration, and most importantly, by patients to implement evidence based nursing care strategies to reduce error. Are you ready to assume ownership of basic nursing care activities with sufficient evidence to impact patient outcomes? This session will provide an in-depth look at evidence based fundamental nursing care practices to reduce or eliminate catheter as...

After completion of Humor and Nursing I the participant will be able to: 1. Identify specific general mechanisms through which humor contributes to physical health and wellness. 2. Identify specific disease conditions for which humor and laughter have been found to support improved health. 3. Identify specific components of the immune system known to be strengthened as a result of humor/laughter. 4. List possible causes for the reduction of pain resulting from humor/laughter. 5. Discuss...

After completion of Humor and Nursing II the participant will be able to: 1. Describe current trends in the "humor-in-hospital" movement. 2. Discuss issues related to the use of humor with patients in healthcare settings. 3. Describe the types of humor-in-hospital programs currently being adopted. 4. Discuss the impact of both humor and non-humor interventions in hospitals on patient outcomes. 5. Discuss the current state of research concerning humor's effectiveness as a tool in coping...

PURPOSE: To promote an increase in awareness of selected issues in aging and how to address those issues. Identify contributing factors to ageism Identify situations of ageism Name four health issues that relate to ageism Identify strategies to address ageism Differentiate between dementia, delirium, and depression Identify assessment approaches Identify appropriate nursing interventions

Autism is one of the most challenging disabilities you'll encounter among pediatric patients. A major developmental disorder of unknown cause, it requires intensive multidisciplinary intervention and lasts a lifetime. No cure exists, but healthcare professionals and families of autistic persons are working hard to forge effective interventions. Learn about diagnosis, interventions, and nursing care for autism. **Objectives:** * Describe how autism is diagnosed. * Identify medical interve...

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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describes the importance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment - during and post-chemotherapy treatment. Identify the clinical importance/ significance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment for the nursing professionals Describe the etiology, mechanism, risk factors, screening/assessment tools, and pathophysiology behind Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment Describe clinical presentation and differential diagnoses f...

Reducing Medical Errors 2CE Infection Control & Standard Precautions 3CE HIV/AIDS for Health Professionals - 2 CE HIV/AIDS for Health Professionals - 3 CE HIV/AIDS for Health Professionals - 4 CE Domestic Violence 2E Emergency Preparedness (Mandatory for FL Respiratory Care Professionals) 4CE Florida Nursing Law (Law & Rules of The Board) 2CE Legal & Ethical Aspects of Nursing 2CE CE Borker Reporting : Upon successful completion of our courses, your Certificate of C...

Most pressing in the long-term care industry is the expected growth of the population and the projected decline in “caregivers” for the aged. Currently 80 – 90 percent of individuals residing in nursing homes suffer from mental disorders, primarily dementia and it’s psychiatric complications. The nursing assistants who are providing care to these frail elderly are trained to focus on the “tasks” of caregiving and physical care. While they provide 90 percent of the care for the re...

The purpose of this self learning packet is to educate nursing staff regarding patient safety issues and to satisfy the continuing education requirements of Orlando Health employees. This packet meets the continuing education requirement for patient safety / prevention of medical errors for Florida nursing, respiratory, and clinical laboratory personnel licensure.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the indications/reasons for tracheotomy. Describe the trachostomy procedures Define the risks associated with the different tracheotomy procedures. Describe the contraindications of tracheotomy procedures. List the most common complications likely to arise from temporary and long-term tracheostomies. Identify tracheostomy tube types currently in use. Describe components of nursing care & home care for a patient with a tr...

The goal of this program is to explore the concept of emotional intelligence, describe how it can help nurses enhance their work lives, and provide strategies for developing one's own emotional intelligence. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - * Define emotional intelligence and its relevance to nursing. * Discuss five components of emotional intelligence. * Describe four strategies for developing emotional intelligence.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and nurses will be able to: * Describe quality improvement models for PCA and the role of nursing and pharmacy in these models * Discuss pain management in the acute care and ambulatory environment * Integrate the management of risks associated with PCA use and adequacy of analgesia * Identify the features of PCA technology that impact nursing workflow and methods for reducing errors

This course is designed to educate and train nursing home staff who have direct contact with residents. This 1-hour training program has been approved by the Department of Elder Affairs and is in compliance with 400.1755 FS and rules 58A-4.001 for Nursing Homes. Approval number NHAD 447.

Throughout this interactive activity, you will be prompted with engaging clinical practice questions and scenarios as Pamela Hallquist Viale, RN, MS, CS, ANP, AOCNP, discusses nursing management strategies for the care of patients with bone metastases from cancer. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: - Explain to patients the rationale for RANKL inhibition as a therapeutic approach in the management of bone metastases - Integrate efficacy and safety data on ...

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 wit...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Describe the normal physiologic and psychological adaptations to the postpartum period. * Explain how to perform a postpartum nursing assessment. * Identify the teaching topics that are relevant to postpartum clients. * Discuss nursing care for the postpartum client. * Summarize the treatment of maternal complications seen during the postpartum period. * List the symptoms that postpartum clients should report to their healthcare pr...