Labratory CEUs

The United States continues to face challenges to improving the reproductive health of the U.S. population. Therefore, health care professionals are being called upon to provide family planning services to help address public health challenges. This co...

The International Labour Organization estimates that more than 20 million individuals from across the world, including the United States, are victimized by human trafficking. However, human trafficking awareness is still very limited. This course is de...

National data reveals that in the past 17 years, the use of opioids during pregnancy has dramatically increased. As a result, health care professionals have experienced an increase in the number of pregnant women with opioid use disorders that require ...

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Diabetes is a serious and costly chronic disease affecting over 25 million Americans. Almost 2 million cases are diagnosed annually, and the total cost of diabetes in the United States has surpassed $175 billion. This course pr...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have unique health experiences and needs. This CEU course provides an overview of current health issues among LGBT populations. While many challenges exist with regards to the availability of data, ...

The United States is in the midst of a mental and behavioral health crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic that is anticipated to continue worsening and have a long-term impact on the entire population. As a result, government agencies have develo...

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The current opioid epidemic is one of the largest drug epidemics recorded in U.S. history. In 2017, the opioid epidemic in the U.S. has declared a national public health emergency due to the amount of related overdose deaths in...

Antibiotics are one of the health care system's most powerful tools for fighting life-threatening infections. Unfortunately, evidence presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that antibiotic resistance in on the rise. ...

Research indicates substance misuse among young adults may be on the rise. Therefore, it is important for health care professionals to obtain insight into effective prevention practices to mitigate risk factors associated with substance misuse ...

Evidence suggests that women's concerns about how substances will affect the developing fetus can motivate them to reduce or abstain from substances during pregnancy. This CE course examines the scientific literature on the ris...

The transition to adulthood can be especially challenging for young people who experience an emerging serious mental illness such as first-episode psychosis and who have a co-occurring substance use condition, and research shows...

Needs assessments and other research have shown that not all state Medicaid programs offer the full continuum of services needed by individuals with a SUD. This CE course provides information about the preventive, treatment, an...

Following incarceration, individuals with OUD enter back into the environment where their substance use originated. Unfortunately, this puts the individual at high risk for relapse and their tolerance for opioids is reduced whi...

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and people with mental illness are disproportionately affected with high smoking prevalence. This CE course reviews the determinants of tobacco use among smok...

The safe and effective use of antipsychotic medications for children and adolescents in the United States is a critical issue in mental and substance use treatment. This CE course provides a centralized resource that articulate...

Safety and health programs foster a proactive approach to finding and fixing workplace hazards before they can cause injury or illness. This CE course describes new OSHA recommended practices and reviews what has been learned f...

Pregnant women living in or traveling to areas with local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission are at risk for Zika virus infection, which can lead to severe fetal and infant brain abnormalities and microcephaly. This CE cour...

Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug, and its use has repercussions that extend far beyond the individual user. This short CE course explains the effects heroin has on the body, the link between heroin use and prescription ...

Alcohol, illicit drug, and tobacco use is more common among young adults than in any other age group. This CE course aims to increase awareness of the wide range of issues faced by young adults enrolled in colleges due to under...

For patients with PTSD to derive the greatest benefit from available evidence-based psychotherapies and psychiatric medications they must be able to fully engage in their treatment. This CE course describes factors that make pa...

Effective prevention and treatment strategies exist for opioid misuse and use disorder but are highly underutilized across the United States. This CE course addresses overcoming the misunderstandings and other barriers that pre...

Changes in marijuana policies across states legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational use suggest that marijuana is gaining greater acceptance in our society. This CE course covers what is particularly important for ...

As tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of mortality in the United States, differential rates of smoking and use of other tobacco products is a significant contributor to health disparities among some of the most vulnera...

Healthcare-associated infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. This CE course explains how to improve personnel safety in the healthcare environment through appropriate...

For children and youth who experience child abuse or neglect and associated trauma, brain development may be interrupted, leading to functional impairments. This CE course summarizes what healthcare professionals can do to prom...

Youth in alternative school settings may be at particularly high risk for teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and associated sexual risk behaviors. This CE course examines the strategies for delivering adole...

The nation's opioid epidemic continues to compromise the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. This CE course provides comprehensive, national guidance for the optimal management of pregnant and paren...

The purpose of the part 2 regulations is to ensure that a patient is not made more vulnerable by reason of the availability of their patient record than an individual with a substance use disorder who does not seek treatment. T...

Human trafficking, also known as modern day slavery, is a crime that involves the exploitation of a person for the purpose of compelled labor or a commercial sex act. This CE course details a series of coordinated actions to st...

Bridging the gap between rural and urban behavioral health services involves addressing many complex barriers and developing creative solutions to complex challenges that are often unique to rural areas. This CE course looks at...

Extracted from a guide created by the National Center on Trauma-Informed Care as a technical assistance document to help make trauma-informed peer support available to women who receive or have received services in behavioral health or other human serv...

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans and occurs across the lifespan. This CE course discusses strategies based on the best available evidence to help ...

Often, the lack of stability in a child's living situation, physical distance from friends and family, and emotional vulnerability put them at risk for traffickers who are actively seeking children and teens to exploit. This CE...

This CEU course provides guidance on the screening, evaluation, and treatment of federal inmates with HIV infection, with a focus on primary care.

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This short CE course provides recommendations for systems and practitioners in juvenile justice, law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, and education to work collaboratively to successfully prevent suici...

The pattern of initiating heroin use has changed over the past decade and when pregnant women use opioids, their infants may be affected. This CE course provides background information on the treatment of pregnant women with op...

Mental health issues in our communities, particularly for youth, are complex and challenging. This CEU course provides information regarding mental health and mental illness and how communities can improve prevention of mental ...

This course provides information on: engaging clients; familiarizing clients and their families with treatment and evaluation processes; endorsing collaboration in interviews, assessments, and treatment planning; integrating culturally relevant informa...

Numerous factors associated with homelessness may increase the risk of developing severe opioid use disorders and make treatment more difficult. This CE course discusses optimal care for people with opioid use disorders who are...

Statistics on the incidence and prevalence of sex crimes, as well as trend data, can provide important insight into the nature and extent of sexual violence that practitioners can use to design and deliver more effective prevent...

Statistics on the incidence and prevalence of sex crimes, as well as trend data, can provide important insight into the nature and extent of sexual violence that practitioners can use to design and deliver more effective prevent...

Child abuse and neglect is highly prevalent and is associated with several risk factors. This CEU course provides a select group of strategies based on the best available evidence to help prevent child abuse and neglect. The s...

Everyone has a role to play in the privacy and security of electronic health information. This CE course helps health care providers better understand how to integrate federal health information privacy and security requirement...

Sexual violence is a serious public health problem that affects millions of people each year. This CE course provides a select group of strategies based on best available evidence on prevention activities with the greatest pote...

Fathers today are spending more time with their children, taking more responsibility for child care tasks, and sharing in more parenting decision. This CEU course describes developments in the field of parenting programs for me...

The short- and long-term health implications for patients, in combination with increased mortality rates, make recognizing and effectively responding to sexual violence against older adults an important responsibility of all hea...

This CEU course discusses the timing and spacing of vaccines; adverse reactions following vaccination; contraindications and precautions to vaccination; invalid contraindications to vaccination; screening for contraindications a...

This CEU course provides health care professionals working with the HIV-infected population information on the initial and interim history, physical examination, and laboratory tests; HIV classification; CD4 and viral load monit...

This CE course explores novel practices that hold promise for increasing the quality, quantity, and accessibility of mental health services in rural long-term care. Also examined is how collaboration among rural health and huma...

This CEU course provides information to support sexual assault services programs in strengthening their organizational and individual responses to survivors of sexual violence through the use of a trauma-informed approach by dis...

This CE course provides advocates working in community-based sexual assault programs with an understanding of sexual violence in the military and to offer resources to support their collaborative efforts with military personnel in respo...

This CE course: defines the nature and scope of child sexual abuse and exploitation; acknowledges the need to build on the foundation of existing research, advocacy, and treatment; discusses the value of a National Plan; encoura...

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This manual, Protecting Children in Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders, provides a basis for understanding parental substance use disorder and its relationship to child maltreatment. The manual encourages enhanced c...

This toolkit was prepared for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) in collaboration with Education Development Center, Inc. This t...

Illinois Specific Approvals: Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, MISA I or II or III, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, MAATP I or II, RDDP, NCRS I or II, CFPP II, ATE

This course is intended to promote the earl...

This course covers OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 regarding healthcare worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It gives an overview of the standard, and addresses specifics on what employers are required to do when an incident occurs, protective measu...

This course is taken from a community planning guide developed by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and the Centers for Disease Control and prevention. It's an effective and comprehensive program based upon a multitude of approaches...

This course provides information that clinical practitioners need when deciding whether to introduce drug testing in their practices. It offers guidance on implementing drug testing, and describes some of the ways that drug testing can contribute to as...

This course provides guidelines to help reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in facilities. The recommendations in these guidelines are based on a review of existing practices and programs, State OSHA programs, as we...

This course describes what an evidence-based practice (EBP) for treating older adults with depression is. It also presents factors to consider when choosing an EBP; identifies which EBPs are available for older adults with depression; ...

This course discusses the four Promoting Excellence demonstration projects that have translated theory into reality. Efforts go directly to the questions of whether and how palliative care services can be integrated upstream in the continuum ...

The Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health represent a collaborative effort of women's health experts across multiple agencies and offices. Its purpose is to spur positive changes. The hope is that policy planners, healthca...

The current opioid epidemic is one of the largest drug epidemics recorded in U.S. history. In 2017, the opioid epidemic in the U.S. has declared a national public health emergency due to the amount of related overdose deaths involving opioids and the i...

Vaping among youth presents a variety of dangers. Research indicates that vaping various products may lead to addiction, increased blood pressure, altered brain development, and cognitive impairment. Thus, health care professionals should work to preve...

Suicide, suicide attempts, self-harm, and suicidal ideation are significant public health concerns in young people. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 in the United States, and suicide attemp...

Research indicates that there has been a recent rise in behavioral health crises in the U.S. As a result, there has been a push within the current health care system to adopt new methods and strategies to address such crises. With that in mind, this co...

Research presented by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests that serious emotional disturbances (SED), serious mental illnesses (SMI), and co-occurring disorders are on the rise among youth patient populations....

Research presented by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests that the prevalence of stimulant use disorder is on the rise, and becoming a public health crisis similar to the opioid epidemic. Therefore, health ca...

National data reveals that in the past 17 years, the use of opioids during pregnancy has dramatically increased. As a result, health care professionals have experienced an increase in the number of pregnant women with opioid use disorders that require ...

NAB Approval Number: 20220316-4-A72859-DL

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating and costly disease that affects over 5.5 million Americans nationwide. Unfortunately, research indicates the prevalence of AD is expected to significantly increas...

NAB Approval Number: 20220129-2.25-A72254-DL

The International Labour Organization estimates that more than 20 million individuals from across the world, including the United States, are victimized by human trafficking. However, human trafficking...

NAB approval #20220320-1.25-A72769-DL

The themes outlined in this course guide efforts to continue progress in improving nursing home safety and quality. The most effective approach to ensure quality is one that mobilizes and integrates all avai...

NAB Approval Number: #20211015-1.25-A68838-DL

This course provides an overview of the opportunities for long-term and post-acute care providers to use health information technology to improve care delivery and health outcomes whil...

NAB Program Approval Number: 20220331-3-A72860-DL

This course was developed from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America recommendations for an integrated national plan to overcome Alzheimer's disease report which provides a compilation ...

NAB Program Approval Number: 20220331-3.25-A72857-DL

This course was developed from the Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures report which provides a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of d...

NAB Program approval #20220318-2.25-A72768-DL

This course was developed from the National Institute on Aging guide which presents information for caregivers on how to: understand how AD changes a person; learn how to cope with these c...

NAB Program Approval Number: 20220524-3.25-A73768-DL

This course describes what an evidence-based practice (EBP) for treating older adults with depression is. It also presents factors to consider when choosing an EBP; identifies ...

Virtually all healthcare professionals help patients who are experiencing pain; physicians, nurses, therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, radiologic technologists, and social workers each play a specific role in pain managemen...

Pediatric ambulatory care consists of well-child and preventive care and treating and managing acute and chronic health conditions. Nurses provide holistic care to the pediatric patient by synthesizing their nursing assessments with caregiver concerns....

Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and adolescents, and seizures are a frequent school health emergency. Effective rescue therapies are now available for use outside of the hospital setting to treat seizure clusters, whi...

Efforts to reduce costs in healthcare encompass a host of strategies, including evidence-based clinical guidelines for high-quality care. Additionally, the use of a lower level of care and outpatient services can result in shorter inpatient acute care ...

Drug-induced kidney and liver injury is a major problem throughout the world. Some of the most commonly prescribed drugs are involved in the pathogenesis of kidney and liver toxicity, including antibiotics, acetaminophen (Tylenol®), non-steroidal a...

Team-based healthcare is provided by two or more people who represent different professions with the common goal of improving the well-being of a patient. Outcomes such as relief of pain, improved access to healthcare services, early recognition of tre...

This online educational activity is designed to provide expert interpretation of current and emerging data on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The importance of early diagnosis and treatment, availability of carrier testing...

Many patients with cancer experience pain at some point. Interprofessional collaboration by the healthcare team helps alleviate suffering by increasing knowledge about cancer pain and the application of effective pain management interventions. Multimod...

Evidence-based practice allows nurses to use credible research to improve patient outcomes. By providing care in accordance with these practices, patients receive the best management and treatment options available. This learning activity reviews the e...

Working cross-culturally requires you to appreciate the impact cultural differences have on interpersonal communication. Transcultural healthcare workers are sensitive to these differences and strive to determine the most appropriate and effective ways...

Networking is one of the most important career-building tools available to any professional, including nurses. So, whether a nurse is hunting for a job, seeking a promotion, running for office, starting a business, seeking consultative work, pursuing h...

Every interaction with a healthcare professional, including what is communicated and what is observed, affects patients’ experience of care. Effectively communicating with patients, families, and colleagues is the foundation for a therapeutic and...

Contemporary healthcare requires efficient and effective interaction and teamwork by groups of diverse professional healthcare providers. Interprofessional (IP) education aims to  improve collaborative practice in which healthcare decisions are ma...

Transfusions are a life-saving intervention, but transfusion errors, particularly errors involving ABO incompatibility, can be deadly. Three actions that have frequently been a contributing cause for ABO incompatibility errors are incorrect labeling of...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact more people across the globe, the healthcare and scientific communities are learning more about the coronavirus that is causing it.* This nursing CE course, based on information available in mid-2020, focuse...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death caused by chronic disease in American adults, and stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in that category (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020a). Elevated blood cholesterol causes n...

“You are what you eat” is taking on new meaning as we gain an understanding of epigenetics and nutrigenomics. Nutrients can alter gene expression in ways that have a significant impact on the development of chronic disease. Given the influe...

Urinalysis is one of the most economical, simple, and frequent lab tests requested. The specimen is obtained, transported, and examined easily in the clinical lab. Microscopic analysis reveals structures, cells, and artifacts that give valuable informa...

Screening newborns is critical, because some babies are born with potentially life-threatening diseases that may not be obvious at birth. Nurses who care for newborns should know which conditions their state regularly screens for at birth and the speci...

</p>This course explores the role of the nurse informatician (commonly referred to as a nurse informaticist) and how it has evolved over time. It explains legislation that has spurred the adoption of electronic health records and the training of ...

The 2010 Institute of Medicine’s recommendation to increase the percentage of baccalaureate prepared nurses to 80% by 2020 resulted in an expansion of BSN programs. There are over 600 online RN-BSN programs today. Online nursing programs provide ...

Needlestick injuries continue to pose a threat to all healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in patient care. Despite the preventative processes health care institutions have put into place to prevent needlestick injuries, HCPs still face this threat...

The number of sexual assaults among women on college campuses is now estimated at 1 in 5. The potential consequences of sexual assault include a host of individual, social, and academic problems. Individuals may exhibit symptoms of depression, anxiety,...

Working in the healthcare field requires outstanding communication skills. Effectively communicating with the patient, family, and colleagues is the foundation for a therapeutic and positive patient experience. The patient’s experience of care is...

What would you do if potentially half of your hospitalized clients, and 5% or more of your ambulatory clients, had a condition that was compromising their health, yet it was undiagnosed and untreated? An estimated 30% to 60% of those hospitalized have ...

Adopting an interprofessional approach has more to do with teaching professions how to learn from and with each other than simply encouraging professions to talk to each other. It takes a team of healthcare personnel to provide quality, comprehensive c...

The demand for home health services continues to rise as the population ages and more healthcare is delivered outside of acute-care hospital settings. The demand for providers of home health services, especially RNs, continues to increase as well. In a...

The increased emphasis on management of pain to improve quality of life and functionality of people with chronic pain has contributed to a significant increase in the number of opioid prescriptions being written. With increased availability of prescrip...

Historically, there have been multiple paths to Registered Nurse licensure in the United States, with all applicants taking the same exam regardless of education level. Nurses trained in hospitals and army bases have worked alongside those taught in co...

The nurse who cares for the laboring patient should understand what information is being taught to support a patient and her family's wishes appropriately. This course explains the history of childbirth education, current childbirth options, the birth ...

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) affect an estimated 400,000 patients each year in the United States (AHRQ, 2018). CLABSIs can cause serious infections and lengthen hospital stays, inflate medical costs, and increase the risk of...

The CDC estimates roughly 1.1 million people 13 years of age and older are living with HIV infection in the United States, including nearly 162,500 who are unaware they are infected. Healthcare providers licensed in the District of Columbia must comple...

Latinos are the largest, most rapid-growing, and youngest minority group in the U.S. The rapid growth and diversity of this population relative to other minority groups are causes for examination of the impact of cancer on Latinos in the U.S. Cancer is...

This course provides an overview about the safety of patients undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) to attempt a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC). Research evidence has influenced where VBACs are performed, which women are elig...

Shoulder dystocia is defined as a vaginal delivery that requires a series of additional maneuvers to deliver the infant after routine, gentle traction of the head has failed. It is not predictable or preventable, as methods for recognizing fetuses that...

This Nursing CE course provides an overview of the advanced degrees for nursing graduate education and focuses on seeking higher education for the clinical role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) as a nurse practitioner. Barriers, resourc...

As the nursing workforce increasingly reflects the changing U.S. population, nurses have many opportunities to collaborate and interact with other nurses from around the world. These experiences afford all nurses a chance to gain cultural knowledge and...

Hypercoagulability disorder is a highly prevalent clinical condition characterized by abnormal blood coagulation, which leads to thrombosis inside the blood vessels. The most common clinical manifestations are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary e...

This course provides perioperative healthcare professionals with information about the challenges of and effective strategies for medication and solution labeling in the perioperative setting. It discusses the intent of The Joint Commission’s Nat...

Preterm birth significantly affects neonatal outcomes and is a leading cause of neonatal mortality. Preventing, identifying, and treating preterm labor and birth is a challenge, as the process is multifactorial and often unique to each person. In addit...

According to an American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guideline, heart failure is defined as “a complex clinical syndrome that results from any structural or functional impairment of ventricular filling or ejection of bloo...

Each year, thousands of people are subjects in clinical trials, and millions follow the results in the media. The National Institutes of Health lists more than 273,000 active clinical trials in over204 countries categorized by disease condition, drug i...

Nearly 1 in 5 American children are obese (Hales et al., 2017). Children who are obese often experience bullying, low self-esteem, and depression. Left untreated, children who are obese are likely to become adults who are obese with an increased risk o...

The American Nurses Association’s 2016 Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation report revealed that nearly 53% of nurses have worked while suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Nurses ranked 9th among all occupations for the highest incidence rates of muscu...

The Tourette Association of America estimates that one in every 160 children has been diagnosed with TS, and one out of 100 children has a tic disorder. TS affects boys three to four times as often as girls, and about 86% of those afflicted have been d...

When a patient with complex chronic and acute medical needs is admitted to the hospital, an interprofessional team of highly trained professionals swings into action. This module highlights the distinctive and overlapping roles and actions of practitio...

Patient nonadherence continues to be a challenge for healthcare providers. Nonadherence affects the recommended regimen, health outcomes, and overall healthcare costs. Factors such as noncompliance (lack of understanding and/or forgetfulness), costs, p...

According to statistics and projections from the National Bureau of Labor and the Health Resources and Services Administration, the need for nurses skilled at providing care to patients in their homes is growing. This is a good time to consider a caree...

The history of diacetylmorphine (heroin) along with current epidemiological data and overdose statistics together illustrate the dangers associated with use and abuse of, dependence on, and addiction to this drug. Characteristics of heroin such as its ...

Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant similar in structure to amphetamine. Methamphetamine is classified as a Schedule II drug, which means it has a high potential for abuse and psychological or physical dependence. Although methampheta...

Sepsis is a complex, multifactorial condition that results in high healthcare costs and significant morbidity and mortality. The definitions of sepsis, septic shock, and organ dysfunction were established in 1991. Over the past 20 years, more research ...

Prepare for the Bariatric Nursing (CBN) exam with Nurse.com’s CBN® certification review course. This online bariatric certification review course is designed to fit your personal schedule and timeline. Gain the latest best practices in bariat...

In the clinical setting, a variety of diagnostic tools and laboratory studies are useful in evaluating trauma patients. But in the initial phase of treatment, the most crucial steps involve conducting a thorough physical examination and obtaining a pat...

Drug-induced kidney and liver injury is a major problem throughout the world. Some of the most commonly prescribed drugs are involved in the pathogenesis of kidney and liver toxicity, including antibiotics, acetaminophen (Tylenol), NSAIDs (e.g., ibupro...

Hormone replacement therapy has been available to women for decades and has been recommended for symptom prevention and management as well as for prevention of a number of comorbidities. But in 2002, the findings of the Women’s Health Initiative ...

Simulation is a technique to replace or amplify experiences found in real life. In healthcare, it is used to improve patient safety and enhance care, not only by refining individual skill and decision making, but by honing the performance of clinical t...

Today's healthcare workforce is a lively mix of generations. Today's workforce is retiring later, and we now have five distinct generations working together: Veterans (born 1922 to 1946); baby boomers (born 1946 to 1964); and Generations (Gen) X( born ...

Early CPR and defibrillation represent definitive interventions in cardiac arrest. Properly performed CPR preserves heart and brain function and extends the period of time the heart is likely to respond to defibrillation. If defibrillation can be provi...

This course has been approved for 2 hours by the Commission on Case Manager Certification for 2018.

Human trafficking is a widespread form of slavery that exists today, even within the United States. Victims of human trafficking come in all gende...

To ensure a pool of qualified internal candidates, succession planning is a necessary business tactic. Succession planning encompasses the focused, formal assessment and development of individuals for future positions in leadership. The Bureau of Labor...

The increased emphasis on pain management to improve quality of life and functionality of people with chronic pain has contributed to a significant increase in the number of opioid prescriptions being written. With increased availability of prescriptio...

Tracheostomy is the procedure that creates an opening from the midline of the throat into the trachea. A tracheostomy tube (TT), a type of artificial airway, is placed in the stoma to keep it open. Tracheostomy tubes allow for removal of secretions and...

The gluten-free labeling ruling that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued in August 2013 went into effect August 5, 2014. This ruling will allow for standardization of the term "gluten-free" on foods regulated by the FDA. This ruling ...

Despite the availability of effective pharmacologic therapies for treatment of osteoporosis, many patients prefer to augment or substitute traditional treatments with nontraditional alternative therapies. Patients who choose alternative therapies may b...

Many healthcare professionals view liver function tests as one of the most difficult sets of laboratory tests to interpret. A complex organ, the liver manufactures, stores, alters, and excretes many substances involved in metabolism. The entire body is...

Chagas disease is one of the most common causes of congestive heart failure and sudden death in the world. It is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a protozoan parasite that is transmitted to humans through the bite wound of an infected triatomine ...

The most important controllable factors in pregnancy outcomes are prenatal medical care and adequate nutrition during pregnancy. The health and eating habits of the mother directly affect the fetus and the pregnancy’s outcome. In a country such a...

Atrial fibrillation is a major health, social, and economic problem affecting approximately 2.7 to 6.1 million Americans. It’s becoming increasingly common as the population ages, with nearly 4% of the population over age 60 and 8% of people olde...

Multidisciplinary, interprofessional, and transdisciplinary team designations, often used interchangeably, refer to disciplines grouped according to patient care responsibilities that operate with varying degrees of interaction among team members. An i...

Providing safe and effective care increasingly depends on nurses and physicians working closely together to achieve optimum patient outcomes. Agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission, and the Institute ...

Clinical practice in suctioning, saline instillation, and chest physiotherapy needs to be based on current evidence so the lungs can be cleared more safely and efficiently in the pediatric patient. This article reviews three key areas of secretion mana...

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy is a treatment in which a patient breathes near 100% oxygen at a pressure above sea level (1 atmosphere absolute [ATA]) within a specially constructed hyperbaric chamber. HBO2 is currently approved by the U.S. Food and ...

By applying evidence-based strategies, nurses can help reduce pain during minor pediatric patient procedures. Nurses must assess the level of pain and understand the barriers to and the options available for effective pain management in pediatric patie...

Athletes continually seek strategies to improve performance, but not all methods marketed to this population are safe or effective. Adequate carbohydrate stores (muscle and liver glycogen) are critical for optimum athletic performance during aerobic ac...

A screening program should address a significant health problem and detect enough new cases to warrant the effort and expense while minimizing exposure to potentially harmful treatment that stems from screening. Past recommendations based on expert opi...

Healthcare today thrives on teamwork and partnering with patients to achieve exceptional health outcomes for staff and patients alike. Positive and productive relationships depend on personal and team awareness of various personality types across the c...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People initiative provides evidence-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. In December 2010, HHS announced Healthy People 2020’s health promoti...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People initiative provides evidence-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For three decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored...

In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment &amp; Labor Act (EMTALA) to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Some states have their own EMTALA-like statutes. In such cases, EMTALA preempts the state...

Each year, Streptococcus pneumoniae  — a bacterium — is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. despite the availability of a vaccine. Until 2000, at least 40% of the 60,000 cases of invasive S. pneumoniae infection ...

In 2017, an estimated 219 million people developed malaria, and close to a half million people died of it, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa. Even though malaria is both preventable and treatable, a child dies of it every two minutes. Malaria is cause...

Homelessness continues to be a significant problem in the United States. Serious mental health conditions and substance use disorders complicate care for this population. Emergency departments, walk-in clinics, and mental health centers are often areas...

Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a lethal pulmonary disease caused by a newly emerged coronavirus. The virus is transmitted to humans from dromedary (one-humped) camels and is not fully understood. It is believed to have originated in bats be...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by uncontrollable thoughts and repetitive behaviors and is associated with varying levels of functional impairment. Once thought rare, it is now recognized as one of the five most common ...

Rattlesnake bites are uncommon in the United States. The incidence of rattlesnake bites is not known, and the published numbers are estimates and almost certainly low; many rattlesnake bites are not reported, poison control centers are not consulted fo...

This module highlights bipolar and depressive disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), including disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, which appeared for the first time in the DSM-5 (A...

Over the past two decades, the number of multidrug-resistant infections contracted both inside and outside hospitals has been rapidly increasing. In hospitals, antibiotic resistance has proliferated to such an extent that it has become a major threat t...

The American Nurses Association has long estimated that misuse of chemical substances among nurses parallels that of mainstream society; however, recent statistics from the CDC reveal that mainstream society substance abuse of illicit drugs or misused ...

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the delivery of patient care by a provider who integrates clinical expertise with the best available evidence from systematic research. EBP is considered an essential component of high-quality healthcare. Using evidence...

Toddlers consume approximately one-third of their calories as fluid, emphasizing the need for caregivers to provide nutrient-rich drink options to support growth and development. Supermarket shelves contain a wide variety of different beverages, includ...

This course has been approved for 2 hours by the Commission on Case Manager Certification for 2017 and 2018.

Zika, a mosquitoborne viral infection, is the most recent of four arboviruses (arthropodborne viral diseases) that have spread to the Wes...

Nurses are most likely to identify a patient who may be a prospective donor, call the organ procurement organization, and collaborate with the OPO team when there is the possibility of donation. This module focuses on the role of the nurse in organ pro...

The skill and art of delegation for effective use of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is a critical 21st century nursing competency identified by the American Nurses Association and National Council of State Boards of Nursing, yet many nurses remai...

Introduction

Anemia is a global public health problem with serious health implications and contributes to increased morbidity and mortality (Le, 2016). Anemia is a blood disorder marked by a deficiency in the mass of circulating red blood cells, ...

At the conclusion of this exercise, the APRN will be prepared to:

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and recurrent episodes of acute symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, a...

At the conclusion of this exercise, the learner will be prepared to:

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and recurrent episodes of acute symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness...

By the completion of this module, the nurse should be able to:

Identify the most common types of laboratory tests, their indications, and identify key patient teaching points Identify normal reference ranges for each test and the clinical implica...

Background

Inpatient behavioral health facilities benefit greatly from accreditation from the Joint Commission (JC) and must meet several standards in order to maintain this recognition. Nurses and healthcare professionals must be able to underst...

By the completion of this module, the APRN should be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of normal bleeding and blood clotting, discuss the distinction between primary and secondary hemostasis, as well as provide an overview of the clotting cas...

The purpose of this module is to examine the pathophysiological basis of normal blood clotting as well as the most common disorders of excessive blood clotting and bleeding, exploring the clinical manifestations and nursing implications of each disease...

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with some of the most common geriatric syndromes, outlining their diagnosis and evidence-based management.

At the conclusion of this course, the APRN will be prepared to:

discuss the ...

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with some of the most common geriatric syndromes, outlining their diagnosis and evidence-based management.

At the conclusion of this course, the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) wi...

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with some of the most common geriatric syndromes, outlining their evaluation and evidence-based management.

At the conclusion of this course, the nurse will be prepared to:

discuss th...

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with some of the most common geriatric syndromes, outlining their assessment and evidence-based management.

At the conclusion of this course, the nurse will be prepared to:

explain th...

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with an assessment of polypharmacy amongst older adult patients and the evidence-based strategies to address polypharmacy.

At the conclusion of this course, the APRN will be prepared to:

At the conclusion of this course, the advanced practice nurse (APRN) will be prepared to:

explain the purpose of performing a comprehensive geriatric assessment for certain older adult patientsdiscuss the process and essential components of a com...

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the components and evidence-based methodology of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for older adult patients.

At the conclusion of this course, the nurse will be prepared to:<...

Introduction

A registered nurse (RN) in the case management role coordinates all aspects of care for individual patients. The case management nurse often works with specific groups of patients requiring ongoing medical care (i.e., geriatrics, HIV...

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be prepared to:

The Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (or COVID-19) has dominated 2020. Since this is a novel or new virus, what do we really know? The purpose of th...

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the most up-to-date science available regarding the clinical manifestations, disease severity, and evidence-based treatment approaches for patients with COVID-19, as well as a summary of the COVID...

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the most up-to-date science available regarding the clinical manifestations, disease severity, and evidence-based treatment approaches for patients with COVID-19, as well as a summary of the COVID...

Introduction

Ebola virus disease (EVD), first recognized in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire), is a serious and often fatal illness in humans and nonhuman primates caused by infection with one of six Ebola virus s...

According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID, 2018), the lead institute at the National Institutes of Health, “food allergies are a condition that affects approximately 5% of children and 4% of adults in the United...

This module aims to outline the trauma-informed care of victims of sexual violence, including assessment, forensic evidence collection, documentation, and a brief overview of providing testimony. This course also satisfies the nursing continuing educat...

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

Compare and contrast the five major types of viral hepatitis. Describe the modes of transmission for the major types of hepatitis. List the symptoms commonl...

Overview of Intensive Care Units

Many hospitals in the United States have an intensive or critical care unit, but they are not found worldwide, especially in developing nations. Many countries that would be considered lower to middle range income...

By the completion of this module, the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) should be able to:

Identify the most common types of laboratory tests, their indications, and normal reference ranges.Describe the basic interpretation process of lab...

The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the most common mental illnesses affecting veterans and their families, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, grief, and suicide, by reviewing the defining characteristics of each ...

By the completion of this this educational activity, the learner should be able to:

Understand the difference between normal cell development and cancer cell development, discuss primary and secondary cancer prevention strategies, and describe th...

At the conclusion of this exercise, the learner will be prepared to:

Review the basic aspects of personality disorders, including epidemiology.Identify the American Psychiatric Association's latest guidelines for diagnostic criteria of personalit...

This module explores the most common types of psychotherapy, providing an overview of the wide range of therapeutic approaches, indications, and core components to enhance nursing practice and the care of patients with mental health conditions.

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Sexuality and sexual dysfunction have an expansive history, dating back to ancient times. In Egyptian mythology, sexuality was swirled throughout the tales. The gods and goddesses of that ancient culture were considered to be naturalistic, meaning iden...

By the completion of this activity, the APRN will be able to:

Globally, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. In 2016, 31% of all global deaths, or an estimated 17.9 million people, died from cardiovascular diseases; 85% of the...

The purpose of this course is to ensure that the nurse is cognizant of the most recent recommendations regarding the diagnosis and management of acute ischemic attacks within the brain, or strokes.

By the completion of this activity, the nurse w...

Following the completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

define terms relevant to suicidal behaviors and describe the statistical prevalence of suicide and suicide attemptsoutline the risk and protective factors contributing to sui...

The purpose of this course is to provide education surrounding the nuances and complexities of weaning patients from ventilatory support and the APRN’s role throughout this interdisciplinary process.

By the completion of this course, the A...

The purpose of this course is to provide education surrounding the nuances and complexities of weaning patients from ventilatory support and the nurse’s role throughout this interdisciplinary process.

By the completion of this course, the ...

At the completion of this activity, the learner should be prepared to:

A Canadian study evaluating quality nursing care in the perioperative environment noted the significant difference in training that occurs now that nurses are being trained pr...

Objectives

Background

Travel nursing can be a gratifying career; however, nursing professionals must understand the expectations and commitment that is involved in travel work. The demand for travel nurses is expected to increase by 19% bef...

Mary W, 43, an RN on a medical-surgical unit for more than 10 years, was assisting with readjusting a patient with severe obesity in bed and felt a twinge in her back. As the day progressed, her back bothered her more and more, but she did not think m...

In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, clinical healthcare professionals face difficult choices concerning what is best for their patients. In some cases, these choices become enmeshed in ethical dilemmas; additionally, what pati...

Today, a generation of microbes has emerged that are so resistant to available medications that they might again become serious threats. Even the once easily treated organisms, such as staphylococcus and streptococcus, have acquired res...

As the number of elderly patients increases, nurses and other healthcare providers must become knowledgeable about the special healthcare needs of the geriatric population. Undesired weight loss and malnutrition in the elderly are signi...

Opioid analgesic medications can bring substantial relief to patients suffering from pain. However, the inappropriate use, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs in America, particularly prescription opioids, has increased dramatica...

This course will offer an extensive overview of opioids and their use in pain medicine. Opioid analgesic medications can bring substantial relief to patients suffering from pain. The patient population receiving opioid therapy for pain ...

This course provides an overview of the current understanding of the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases and to present evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for five autoimmune diseases. The five conditio...

Moderate sedation is an exciting field for nurses. As newer, safer sedation medications become available, nurses will be asked to provide moderate sedation on an increasingly frequent basis. Recognition of the goals and objectives of mo...

Healthcare professionals, regardless of their discipline or field, are in a unique position to assist in the identification, education, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. This course describes how victims of abuse can be accurat...

In 2019, there were 4,856 substantiated reports to child abuse in Pennsylvania. Healthcare professionals, regardless of their discipline or field, are in a unique position to assist in the identification, education, and prevention of ch...

Anemia may be common in the elderly patient, but it should not be accepted as normal aging. The scientific evidence suggests that consequences of untreated geriatric anemia are significant. Anemia leads to poorer quality of life and inc...

Choosing an antibacterial agent can be challenging, given the wide array of drugs available. Learning the important properties and uses of these drugs is made easier by the fact that they are grouped in classes based on their biochemica...

This course will review the plasma cell malignancy of multiple myeloma. Diagnostic workup includes a complete history and physical, laboratory testing with an emphasis on blood, immunoglobulins, and urine for abnormal protein tumor mark...

Many nurses—even experienced ER and ICU nurses—are uncomfortable caring for a patient who has taken an overdose. Toxicology is often more art than science, and there is often a limited amount of easily available information ...

Simulation is growing in popularity in nursing and healthcare educational systems across the country. Its use is driven by the demand to educate healthcare professionals for the growing national nursing shortage, the need to practice sk...

Severe sepsis and septic shock present the clinician with a difficult management situation. The patients are usually unstable and may rapidly progress to ARDS, MODS, and death. There are evidence-based guidelines available to assist in ...

This course will be applicable to healthcare professionals who use the computer in their daily work or who encounter patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. An evaluation of available treatments for a diagnosis of computer-related injury ...

Over-the-counter analgesics acetaminophen, aspirin, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen are very popular. Unfortunately, they are also the cause of thousands of intentional and unintent...

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer affecting both men and women in the United States. Although it has been linked primarily with smoking and environmental factors, this disease can affect patients regardless of their occupatio...

The consumption of hallucinogenic drugs has the potential to result in short-term and long-term negative outcomes, though the effects vary greatly among the available compounds. A negative reaction to the hallucinations that result upon...

This course covers pathophysiologic concepts and nursing interventions for patients with heart and coronary vessel disease and disorders. The pathology of physiologic function is detailed for coronary heart disease (CHD), angina pectori...

The term "novel psychoactive substance" (or synthetic drug) refers to a new category of drugs on the market that have been created to circumvent existing laws on illicit drugs. This course will provide the most up-to-date info...

The drugs methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), ketamine, flunitrazepam, and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), collectively known as "club drugs," have become widely used by college students and by a segment of the youth population...

Sleep is one of the most vital processes of life and serves many functions, including preservation, restoration, and memory processing. Repeated disruption of the natural sleep cycle or failure to initiate sleep (i.e., sleep disorder) c...

Identifying the potential causes, as well as the appropriate assessments and any treatment required, is critical to intervening or consulting in a timely and meaningful way. This course provides a discussion of the differential diagnosi...

This course is designed for those in the medical profession with interests in perinatal and maternal-child health. It will assist the participant in supporting, protecting, and promoting breastfeeding for optimal infant growth and devel...

This course will review basic concepts pertaining to clinical trials, the history of clinical trials, and societal views about medical research. The course will then examine the sociocultural context of medical research and clinical tri...

Healthcare professionals are an integral part of the transport system, stabilizing patients prior to transport, providing care in transport and ensuring the safety of the patient throughout the transport process. This course will provid...

Today, some label human trafficking as a form of "modern day slavery," and frequently, human trafficking has been linked to sex work and prostitution, although there are other forms of trafficking, such as forced labor and dom...

Opioid analgesic medications can bring substantial relief to patients suffering from pain. However, the inappropriate use, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs in America, particularly prescription opioids, has increased dramatica...

Changes in the delivery of health care and advances in technology have moved many surgical procedures out of the traditional operating room. As such, physicians in a wide variety of settings are increasingly using moderate sedation/anal...

Diabetes is a serious and growing problem in the United States. Behavior change, diet, and exercise are first in the line of treatment for this chronic disease. However, diabetes is a progressive disease, and these techniques will only ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 44 million persons worldwide and is the fourth leading cause of death. Patients characteristically have symptoms consistent with chronic bronchitis and emphysema, but th...

A collaborative relationship must be built between practitioners and interpreters. Practitioners require an understanding of what they can do to assist in the process, such as being aware of seating arrangements, orienting interpreters ...

This course provides information about snakes themselves, about the "bite," and how the venom affects organ systems and bodies as a whole. It also familiarizes the learner with the pit viper antivenoms available in the United ...

This course provides an overview of the current understanding of the pathogenesis of and evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is found in a substantial proportion of individ...

Pain affects all domains of life, and clinicians have few effective tools at their disposal to help these patients. Opioids remain the strongest group of analgesic drugs available. Millions of patients are safely and effectively maintai...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicia...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medication Nursing Assistant This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Tu...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Reg...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occ...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Monday, December 12, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses a...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Wednesday, October 5, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses ...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Sunday, December 18, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses a...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Wednesday, December 7, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Monday, December 12, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses a...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Sunday, December 11, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses a...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Wednesday, December 14, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 course...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Monday, December 5, 2022 This course is 1 of 8 courses av...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (L...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Reg...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Reg...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (L...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse ...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

Drug diversion can take many forms and there are common ways in which drugs are diverted. As the availability and scope of prescription drugs have expanded to include a range of opiates, non-opiate depressants, stimulants, and potent cold medicines, so...

Anemia is often indicative of an underlying disease condition and can be multifactorial. There are three different etiologies of anemia with iron deficiency being the leading cause. The pathology underlying anemia involves low hemoglobin or a low red b...

Implicit bias in healthcare has been described as a fragmented area of research and there is an evolving area of medical and educational approaches to train physicians and nurses on how to recognize, reflect and change implicit bias to avoid harm to pa...

Lithium is well-known as an antimanic agent and is administered for mood stabilization in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. More recently, Lithium’s use has been recognized off-label as an adjuvant treatment for other behavior and conditi...

Coronavirus disease 2019, found to infect animal species, has recently been discovered to infect humans and has proven to be potentially serious and deadly. While theories exist of how the virus was transmitted from animals to humans,  the current...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in children is not well understood in the pediatric population. Common symptoms include fever and respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. In some cases there have been rare findings of liver disease. Treatment inc...

Schizophrenia can be regarded as a chronic, life-long condition. A patient suspected to suffer from schizophrenia requires a proper diagnosis and treatment plan if the patient is expected to maintain a reasonable quality of life. An understanding of th...

A urinary tract infection can develop in any part of the urinary system. In a healthy person, urine is able to flow without obstruction from the kidney through the urinary tract. Bacteria that enter the urinary system are able to be flushed out during ...

Cariprazine is a second-generation, atypical antipsychotic used as primary treatment for schizophrenia, and to treat manic or mixed episodes in patients who have bipolar I disorder. The following sections discuss the pharmacological profile of caripraz...

Propofol is a general anesthetic that has labeled uses for inducing and maintaining anesthesia, for monitored anesthesia during outpatient procedures, and for sedating critically ill patients who are mechanically ventilated. It has a rapid onset of act...

Zonisamide is an antiepileptic drug available for use with children and adults. Zonisamide is considered a broad-spectrum anticonvulsant with proven efficacy in randomized, controlled trials as add-on therapy for focal and generalized seizures. There h...

Fentanyl was developed for use as a surgical anesthesia. Its accepted medical use was later expanded to include treatment for chronic pain and cancer pain; however, fentanyl and fentanyl analogues have a high potential for misuse. Fentanyl and fentanyl...

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication used for specific medical conditions, such as partial onset or focal seizures, post-herpetic neuralgia, and restless legs syndrome. It is also used as an off-label treatment for other medical conditions. These...

Influenza is a highly contagious, viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that occurs most often in the late fall, winter, and early spring. It is a serious infection, which affects millions of people in the United States every year. Influenza v...

Naloxone is available for acute opioid overdose or emergency. It is also useful in a maintenance program in a take-home form. Take-home naloxone requires training in the prevention of overdose. Naltrexone has been proven to be a safe, effective, and we...

An inhalant use disorder is diagnosed according to criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and includes the use of traditional categories of inhalants, such as aerosols, gases, nitrites, and solvents...

Adverse childhood experiences are specific types of childhood trauma and include psychological, physical, or sexual abuse, witnessing violence against the mother, living with household members who had a substance use disorder, mentally ill or suicidal,...

Influenza vaccine can be effective for preventing influenza illness. It is not known if vaccination reduces the risk of subsequent hospital admission among patients with vaccine failure and laboratory confirmed influenza illness. The Centers for Diseas...

Perphenazine is a typical antipsychotic and a centrally acting dopamine D2 receptor antagonist with a labeled use to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to help allay symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Off-label, perphenazine is used to control agitatio...

Iloperidone (Fanapt®) is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. The drug acts at dopamine and serotonin receptor sites, has a low affinity for histamine receptors, and it does not bind to muscari...

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that occurs due to pancreas beta cell destruction and insulin deficiency. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes result from high levels of blood glucose which is also known as hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabet...

Brexpiprazole (Rexulti®) is an atypical, second-generation antipsychotic that is used as an adjunctive therapy along with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder. Antipsychotics are the first-choice drug for acute and maintenance treatme...

Thiothixene is a typical antipsychotic that has a labeled use for the treatment of patients who have schizophrenia and is used off-label for the treatment of agitation and psychosis caused by dementia. Thiothixene belongs to the class of drugs known as...

Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine with antiemetic effect and psychoactive properties. It has been widely used for many years in the prevention and relief of nausea, vomiting, vestibular and psychiatric disorders. The drug has  well-known affinit...

Asenapine is a second-generation, atypical, antipsychotic medication that is known to be effective in the treatment of bipolar 1 disorder and schizophrenia. The pharmacological profile and labeled uses and administration of asenapine make it a unique a...

Lurasidone (Latuda) is an atypical, second-generation antipsychotic that has labeled uses for treating bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia. It is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (13 to 17...

Antipsychotic drug-induced movement disorders can lead to physically disabling and uncomfortable symptoms for patients, and may precipitate behavioral dysregulation and noncompliance with antipsychotic medication management of a mental illness. Motor m...

Droperidol is a butyrophenone, typical antipsychotic and dopamine receptor antagonist that works in the chemoreceptor trigger zone. The labelled use of droperidol is for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in surgical patients. Off-label use of droper...

Fluphenazine is an antipsychotic that is used for the treatment of patients who have a psychotic disorder. It is used off-label to treat chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, chronic tic disorders, and psychosis and agitation associated wi...

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant with a labeled use for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Serotonin release (blocking a-2 autoreceptors and heteroreceptors, selectively antagonizing the serotonin 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptors in the central and p...

Duloxetine is an antidepressant that acts as a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It has labeled uses for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, and...

Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant that has a labeled use as a monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment for patients who have focal seizures. Oxcarbazepine is an analogue of carbamazepine, and the drug rapidly and almost completely converts to enantio...

Levetiracetam is a second-generation anticonvulsant that has labeled uses as an adjunctive treatment for myoclonic seizures, partial-onset seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The mechanism of action by which levetiracetam provides ...

Pregabalin is a miscellaneous anticonvulsant that is effective as an adjunctive therapy for patients who have focal seizures. It is also effective for treating fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury, and post-herpetic neura...

Carbamazepine is an anti-seizure medication that has other uses than for the treatment of epilepsy. Patients who are treated with carbamazepine are often prescribed other medications in combination depending on the primary symptoms being treated. For t...

Zonisamide is an antiepileptic drug available for use with children and adults. Zonisamide is considered a broad-spectrum anticonvulsant with proven efficacy in randomized, controlled trials as add-on therapy for focal and generalized seizures. There h...

Androgenic anabolic steroid use has grown more prevalent within the existing drug industry since synthetic steroids were first developed in laboratories and approved for marketing. While these drugs have an important role in the treatment of specific m...