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- 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 - NUR100 - Healthy Aging for Older Adults (1.0 HR)$15.95
The participant will enhance their understanding of diseases, chronic illnesses, and mental issues that affect the older adult and discuss ways to promote healthy aging.
Learn More - NUR117 - Drugs & the Aging Population: ADR, Compliance, & Medication Prescriptions (1.0 HR)$15.95
Nurses working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of adverse drug reactions and compliance/prescription issues that may affect the aging population.
Learn More - NUR158 - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (1.0 HR)$15.95
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurs in around 4.4% of U.S. adults. While there is plenty of historical documentation for the disorder, the cause is unknown. This course will help health care workers understand the symptomology and treatment of ADHD, especially in the adult population.
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 - 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 - NUR125 - Cultural Differences in Death and Dying (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to understand the cultural importance of the individual and those directly affected including family and friends in dealing with illness and death. As the U.S. becomes more ethnically and racially diverse and culturally complex, there is a need to understand how to work with individuals who have values, health beliefs, and perspectives that are different from your own or those you are familiar with.
Learn More - NUR181 - F686 Preventing Pressure Ulcers (1.0 HR)$15.95
The nurse will enhance her understanding of CMS requirements in preventing pressure ulcers as well as promoting the healing of pressure ulcers that are present.
Learn More - NUR167 - F697 Pain Management & Quality of Care (1.5 HR)$20.95
Health care personnel working in all settings will increase their knowledge and skills in addressing the issue of pain related to the guidelines found in Tag F309.
Learn More - NUR154 - Preventing Medical Errors (2.5 HR)$30.95
Health care personnel working in any setting will increase their understanding of and skills for eliminating medical errors.
Learn More - NUR143 - F880 Infection Control (1.5 HR)$20.95
To assure that facilities develop, implement, and maintain an Infection Prevention and Control Program in order to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infection in the health care facility.
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 - NUR176 - Asthma (2.0 HR)$25.95
Health care professionals will increase their understanding of asthma.
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.
Learn More - NUR118 - Drugs and the Aging Population (1.0 HR)$15.95
Nurses working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of how medications can affect the elderly.
Learn More - NUR159 - Autism Spectrum Disorders (1.0 HR)$15.95
To enhance the learner’s knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.
Learn More - NUR156 - Aggressive Behaviors in the Elderly (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
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