Search results for: 'Caring for difficult patient'
- NUR124 - Care of the Imminently Dying Patient (1.5 HR)$20.95
To assist the learner in recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of the active dying process and the corresponding care interventions.
Learn More - NUR166 - Nutrition and Hydration of the Older Adult Patient (2.5 HR)$30.95
Health care professionals will increase their understanding of the nutrition and hydration needs of their elderly patients.
Learn More - NUR187 - Pressure Ulcers: Etiology (2.5 HR)$30.95
The healthcare professional will gain foundational knowledge of the skin and the factors that affect healing and repair. The healthcare professional will review the NPUAP staging guidelines for pressure ulcers and the risk factors for developing a pressure ulcer. The healthcare professional will review basic strategies that can be used in the management of pressure ulcers.
Learn More - NUR114 - Stroke (3.0 HR)$35.95
Healthcare professionals will review and learn new information about caring for the stroke patient.
Learn More - NUR134 - Diabetes Mellitus: Complications (2.5 HR)$30.95
Health care professionals will enhance their understanding of the complications associated with diabetes mellitus.
Learn More - NUR175 - Cultural Competence and Age-Specific Considerations in Health Care (2.0 HR)$25.95
Health care professionals working in any setting will increase their understanding and skills in providing optimal care to patients from diverse cultures, religious beliefs, and varying age groups.
Learn More - NUR159 - Autism Spectrum Disorders (1.0 HR)$15.95
To enhance the learner’s knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.
Learn More - NUR126 - Dying with Dignity (1.0 HR)$15.95
Healthcare providers will place an emphasis on each terminally ill patient’s uniqueness that tends to preserve their sense of dignity.
Learn More - NUR115 - Nursing Documentation (1.5 HR)$20.95
Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to the documentation of information in the patient’s medical record.
Learn More - NUR176 - Asthma (2.0 HR)$25.95
Health care professionals will increase their understanding of asthma.
Learn More - NUR169 - Pain Management at Life's End (2.0 HR)$25.95
The purpose of this course is to integrate recently published pain management evidence into clinical practice and care for the terminally ill.
Learn More - NUR162 - Depression in the Elderly (1.0 HR)$15.95
Participants will increase their understanding of the characteristics of depression in the elderly and what therapies are appropriate in treating it.
Learn More - NUR192 - Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis (1.0 HR)$15.95
Renal failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, is when the kidneys can no longer filter waste and balance fluids from the body. Dialysis is a medical intervention that filters the waste from the body to extend the person’s life when the kidneys can no longer do so. This self-study will help the health care worker understand the causes of chronic kidney disease and renal failure, what dialysis is, the necessity of dialysis, the different types of dialysis, and the implementation of dialysis at home and in long-term care facilities.
Learn More - NUR191 - Behavioral Health Services (1.0 HR)$15.95
Mental health issues can affect anyone. They do not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, income, social status, or sexual orientation. This course provides education to health care employees who are involved in the care of persons with behavioral health disorders. The guidelines provided are supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and determine what is involved with an interdisciplinary approach to care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals.
Learn More - NUR123 - A Guide to Palliative Nursing Care at End-of-Life (2.5 HR)$30.95
The purpose of this course is to develop a guide for nurses in the understanding and delivery of compassionate nursing care at end-of-life.
Learn More - NUR111 - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (2.0 HR)$25.95
Upon completion of this course the participant will understand Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS) and associated symptoms, causes and treatments.
Learn More - NUR146TX - HIV and AIDS: The Basics (1.0 HR)$15.95
Purpose
HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, progressively kills or damages the cells of the body’s immune system inhibiting the ability to fight infections and certain cancers. In the most advanced stage of HIV infection, AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) occurs. This course helps health care workers understand the progression of the disease, at-risk populations, HIV prevention methods, Texas-specific laws regarding HIV, and treatment options.
Learn More - NUR204 - The Nurse Leader and the Organization (1.5 HR)$20.95
The purpose of this course is to examine the role of the nurse leader within the organizational framework.
Learn More - NUR203 - The Nurse Leader and Delegation (1.5 HR)$20.95
The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge in the nursing delegation skill set needed to appropriately use delegation as a tool in nursing practice.
Learn More - NUR145 – HIV and AIDS: Florida (1.0 HR)$15.95
Enhances the participant's knowledge of HIV and AIDS.
Learn More - NUR170 – Pain Management: Process & Principle of Practice (2.0 HR)$25.95
To provide health care professionals with the information and essential tools for assessing, re-assessing, intervening, evaluating and documenting pain intensity as a major step toward effective pain management.
Learn More - NUR174 - Advance Directives and DNR Order (1.0 HR)$15.95
To present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
Learn More - NUR127 - Hospice 101 (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to educate the learner about the concept of hospice and the corresponding philosophies and services it provides.
Learn More - NUR182 - Pressure Ulcers (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care personnel will increase their care giving skills and understanding of patients with pressure ulcers.
Learn More - NUR119 - Drugs & the Elderly: Medications Commonly Misused by the Elderly (1.0 HR)$15.95
Nurses and other caregivers working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of medications commonly misused by the elderly and potential problems that can occur.
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