Nurses
- NUR164 - Schizophrenia (1.0 HR)$15.95
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder which can alter a person’s reality and negatively affect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Residents in long-term care who have schizophrenia require nuanced and often lifelong care. By taking this course, nurses will learn about the presentation of schizophrenia and how to best support individuals with this disorder.
Learn More - NUR165 - Understanding and Preventing Suicide (1.5 HR)$20.95
Suicide prevention involves a network of individuals providing mental, emotional, and physical support to an individual. This course educates long-term care workers on how to determine if a resident is at risk for suicide, as well as how to appropriately respond, report, and resource.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NUR177 - Overview of COPD (1.5 HR)$20.95
Upon completion of this course the participants’ will have an increased understanding of COPD.
Learn More - NUR178 - Overview of COPD Medications (1.0 HR)$15.95
To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of medications used to treat COPD including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.
Learn More - NUR179 - Pneumonia (1.5 HR)$20.95
The certified medication aide will review and update her understanding of pneumonia as well as the care and treatment of patients with the disease.
Learn More - NUR180 - Sleep Apnea Disorder (1.0 HR)$15.95
The health care professional will enhance his or her understanding of the sleep apnea disorder.
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 - 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 - NUR183 - F690 Urinary Incontinence (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the etiology, symptoms, and management of urinary incontinence which are outlined under Federal legislation – (F315) 42 CFR 483.25(d) (1) (2).
Learn More - NUR184 - Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly (1.5 HR)$20.95
Nurses working with the elderly will review and update their skills for managing urinary incontinence.
Learn More - NUR185 - Circulatory Ulcers (1.0 HR)$15.95
The healthcare professional will gain information and understanding regarding the cause, care and prevention of two types of circulatory ulcers, venous stasis and arterial (ischemic), and the differences between the two.
Learn More - NUR186 - Diabetic Foot Ulcers (1.0 HR)$15.95
The healthcare professional will gain an increased knowledge related to the cause, care, and prevention of the diabetic foot ulcer.
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 - NUR188 - The Integumentary System (skin) (1.0 HR)$15.95
The participant will enhance her understanding of the skin and its functions.
Learn More - NUR190 - Critical Thinking (1.0 HR)$15.95
Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to critical thinking.
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 - 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 - NUR200 - The Nurse as a Leader (1.5 HR)$20.95
The purpose of this program is to present the skills and characteristics necessary to perform the effective nursing leadership roles required in today’s health care environment.
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