Description:
Multimedia CE Courses
40 Podcasts:
 1. ce458_Tinnitus_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
2. ce458_Tinnitus_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
3. ce487_Marfan_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
4. ce487_Marfan_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
5. ce489_Green_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
6. ce489_Green_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
7. ce171-60_Distance_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
8. ce171-60_Distance_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
9. ce442_PCA_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
10. ce442_PCA_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
11. ce447_HPV_Vaccine_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
12. ce447_HPV_Vaccine_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
13. ce481_PerfectMatch_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
14. ce481_PerfectMatch_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
15. ce483_Pools_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
16. ce483_Pools_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
17. ce484_Core_Measures_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
18. ce484_Core_Measures_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
19. ce485_CAUTI_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
20. ce485_CAUTI_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
21. ce486_Students_with_Diabetes_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
22. ce486_Students_with_Diabetes_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
23. ce486_Students_with_Diabetes_Part_3.mp3 (played times)
24. ce460_Robots_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
25. ce460_Robots_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
26. ce461_Stroke_Alert_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
27. ce461_Stroke_Alert_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
28. ce463_Anticoagulant_Overdoses_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
29. ce463_Anticoagulant_Overdoses_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
30. ce477_Surgical_Infections_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
31. ce477_Surgical_Infections_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
32. ce479_Genetics_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
33. ce479_Genetics_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
34. ce454_Preterm_Infants_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
35. ce454_Preterm_Infants_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
36. ce490_Shock_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
37. ce490_Shock_Part_2.mp3 (played times)
38. cd337-60c_Cholesterol_Assessment_Part_1.mp .. (played times)
39. cd337-60c_Cholesterol_Assessment_Part_2.mp .. (played times)
40. ce499_Schizophrenia_Part_1.mp3 (played times)
Content:
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(CE458) Tinnitus: More Than Just Ringing in the Ears
Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with practical guidelines for assessing and managing the care of elders who experience tinnitus. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Describe the prevalence and health consequences of tinnitus.
Describe age-related and pathologic causes of tinnitus.
Outline the essential elements in the assessment of patients with tinnitus and nursing interventions.
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(CE458) Tinnitus: More Than Just Ringing in the Ears
Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with practical guidelines for assessing and managing the care of elders who experience tinnitus. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Describe the prevalence and health consequences of tinnitus.
Describe age-related and pathologic causes of tinnitus.
Outline the essential elements in the assessment of patients with tinnitus and nursing interventions.
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(CE487) Marfan Syndrome: Inherited Disorder has Far-Reaching Effects
Part 1:
The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the pathology, manifestations, and treatment of Marfan syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify pathological changes associated with Marfan syndrome.
Discuss major criteria needed for a diagnosis.
Describe special needs of children and pregnant women with this syndrome.
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(CE487) Marfan Syndrome: Inherited Disorder has Far-Reaching Effects
Part 2:
The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the pathology, manifestations, and treatment of Marfan syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify pathological changes associated with Marfan syndrome.
Discuss major criteria needed for a diagnosis.
Describe special needs of children and pregnant women with this syndrome.
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(CE489) For a Healthy Environment Nurses and Hospitals Have to Go Green(er)
Part 2: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the environmental and financial effects of hospital waste and the steps they can take to minimize those effects. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Explain how greenhouse gases and global warming affect health.
Describe the types of hospital waste.
Discuss how hospitals can decrease their environmental impact.
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(CE489) For a Healthy Environment Nurses and Hospitals Have to Go Green(er)
Part 1: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the environmental and financial effects of hospital waste and the steps they can take to minimize those effects. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Explain how greenhouse gases and global warming affect health.
Describe the types of hospital waste.
Discuss how hospitals can decrease their environmental impact.
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(CE410) Herpes Common and Sometimes Dangerous
Part 1: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with up-to-date information on herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections and the role of asymptomatic shedding in their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Describe the clinical presentations of HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Explain the role of asymptomatic shedding in the transmission of HSV.
Discuss two ways that an infection with HSV-2 can increase the risk of acquiring HIV.
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(CE410) Herpes Common and Sometimes Dangerous
Part 2: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with up-to-date information on herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections and the role of asymptomatic shedding in their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Describe the clinical presentations of HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Explain the role of asymptomatic shedding in the transmission of HSV.
Discuss two ways that an infection with HSV-2 can increase the risk of acquiring HIV.
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(CE171-60) Earning Degrees By Distance Education
Part 1: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about obtaining academic credentials through distance learning. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to -
Differentiate between classroom-based and distance education.
Relate how proficiency examinations can be applied to distance learning.
Identify four personal characteristics of a successful online learner.
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(CE171-60) Earning Degrees By Distance Education
Part 2: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about obtaining academic credentials through distance learning. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to -
Differentiate between classroom-based and distance education.
Relate how proficiency examinations can be applied to distance learning.
Identify four personal characteristics of a successful online learner.
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(CE442) Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA
Part One: The goal of this program is to provide information about the safety of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) by discussing patient selection, PCA by proxy, and human and mechanical programming errors. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Name the three patient safety issues that involve PCA.
Describe three actions that can reduce adverse events with PCA.
Discuss the role of the nurse in maintaining PCA safety for patients.
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(CE442) Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA
Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide information about the safety of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) by discussing patient selection, PCA by proxy, and human and mechanical programming errors. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Name the three patient safety issues that involve PCA.
Describe three actions that can reduce adverse events with PCA.
Discuss the role of the nurse in maintaining PCA safety for patients.
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(CE447) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer
Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the HPV vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer and related diseases. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Describe the criteria for which this vaccine has been approved for use in the United States.
Discuss the incidence of HPV and manifestations of infection.
Discuss education for the patient and parent/guardian about HPV and its sequelae.
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(CE447) HPV Vaccination Fights Cervical Cancer
Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the HPV vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer and related diseases. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Describe the criteria for which this vaccine has been approved for use in the United States.
Discuss the incidence of HPV and manifestations of infection.
Discuss education for the patient and parent/guardian about HPV and its sequelae.
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(CE481) A Perfect Match: Preventing Blood Incompatibility Errors
Part One: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about blood incompatibility errors and the evidence-based practices to prevent them. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
List three factors that contribute to blood incompatibility errors.
Describe blood type compatibility between the donor and recipient.
Explain the procedure for safely administering blood transfusions.
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(CE481) A Perfect Match: Preventing Blood Incompatibility Errors
Part Two: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about blood incompatibility errors and the evidence-based practices to prevent them. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
List three factors that contribute to blood incompatibility errors.
Describe blood type compatibility between the donor and recipient.
Explain the procedure for safely administering blood transfusions.
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(CE483) The Germy Truth About Public Swimming Pools
Part 1: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about illnesses caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia pathogens as well as the preventive measures that can lessen the risk of their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Discuss the two common protozoan parasites responsible for diarrheal illnesses associated with swimming pools and water parks.
Explain why it is more difficult to eradicate Cryptosporidium than Giardia from swimming pools.
Explain at least three CDC recommendations to prevent recreational water illnesses when using swimming pools or water park.
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(CE483) The Germy Truth About Public Swimming Pools
Part 2: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about illnesses caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia pathogens as well as the preventive measures that can lessen the risk of their transmission. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Discuss the two common protozoan parasites responsible for diarrheal illnesses associated with swimming pools and water parks.
Explain why it is more difficult to eradicate Cryptosporidium than Giardia from swimming pools.
Explain at least three CDC recommendations to prevent recreational water illnesses when using swimming pools or water park.
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(CE484) Are the Core Measures for Heart Failure a Part of Your Practice?
Part 1: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the evidence-based medicine guidelines and nursing priorities for heart failure assessment and management and to prepare them for site compliance with The Joint Commissions core measures for heart failure. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Describe the evidence-based medicine guidelines and patient care priorities for the diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults.
List The Joint Commissions four core measures for heart failure.
Explain the measures nurses must take to prepare for The Joint Commission accreditation process.
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(CE484) Are the Core Measures for Heart Failure a Part of Your Practice?
Part 2: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the evidence-based medicine guidelines and nursing priorities for heart failure assessment and management and to prepare them for site compliance with The Joint Commissions core measures for heart failure. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Describe the evidence-based medicine guidelines and patient care priorities for the diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults.
List The Joint Commissions four core measures for heart failure.
Explain the measures nurses must take to prepare for The Joint Commission accreditation process.
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(CE485) Nurses Critical as Reimbursement Dries Up for Catheter-Associated UTIs
Part 1:
The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the changes in Medicare reimbursements for hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Discuss three reasons why the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services chose to reduce reimbursement for CAUTIs.
Explain why the U.S. healthcare system has neglected prevention practices for CAUTIs.
List at least three measures for preventing CAUTIs in hospitalized patients.
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(CE485) Nurses Critical as Reimbursement Dries Up for Catheter-Associated UTIs
Part 2:
The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the changes in Medicare reimbursements for hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Discuss three reasons why the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services chose to reduce reimbursement for CAUTIs.
Explain why the U.S. healthcare system has neglected prevention practices for CAUTIs.
List at least three measures for preventing CAUTIs in hospitalized patients.
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(CE486) School RNs Lead Education Efforts for Students with Diabetes
Part 1:
The goal of this module is to inform nurses about significant factors in planning and initiating care of the student with diabetes in the school setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify key elements of diabetes care for the school-age child.
Describe significant considerations in assessing blood glucose values.
Discuss symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
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(CE486) School RNs Lead Education Efforts for Students with Diabetes
Part 2:
The goal of this module is to inform nurses about significant factors in planning and initiating care of the student with diabetes in the school setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify key elements of diabetes care for the school-age child.
Describe significant considerations in assessing blood glucose values.
Discuss symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
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(CE486) School RNs Lead Education Efforts for Students with Diabetes
Part 3:
The goal of this module is to inform nurses about significant factors in planning and initiating care of the student with diabetes in the school setting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify key elements of diabetes care for the school-age child.
Describe significant considerations in assessing blood glucose values.
Discuss symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
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(CE460) Robots Join The Surgical Team
Part One: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgical procedures. After studying this information, you will be able to
List the eight essential components for the performance of endoscopic surgical procedures.
Describe the endoscopic functions performed with robotic-assisted technology.
Discuss how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology.
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(CE460) Robots Join The Surgical Team
Part Two: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgical procedures. After studying this information, you will be able to
List the eight essential components for the performance of endoscopic surgical procedures.
Describe the endoscopic functions performed with robotic-assisted technology.
Discuss how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology.
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(CE461) Stroke Alert: Brain Attack Think TPA!
Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke, including stroke complicating cardiac catheterization. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify two causes of acute ischemic stroke.
Describe the evaluation process for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) in acute ischemic stroke.
Discuss the pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke.
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(CE461) Stroke Alert: Brain Attack Think TPA!
Part Two: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke, including stroke complicating cardiac catheterization. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify two causes of acute ischemic stroke.
Describe the evaluation process for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) in acute ischemic stroke.
Discuss the pharmacologic management of acute ischemic stroke.
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(CE463) Attention Nurses! Anticoagulant Overdoses Prompt Joint Commission to Issue New Safety Requirement
Part One: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of current care practices for hospitalized patients on anticoagulation therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify the most common anticoagulants for hospitalized patients.
Describe critical aspects of nursing care when monitoring anticoagulants.
Discuss the critical elements of patient teaching regarding anticoagulation therapy.
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(CE463) Attention Nurses! Anticoagulant Overdoses Prompt Joint Commission to Issue New Safety Requirement
Part Two: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of current care practices for hospitalized patients on anticoagulation therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to
Identify the most common anticoagulants for hospitalized patients.
Describe critical aspects of nursing care when monitoring anticoagulants.
Discuss the critical elements of patient teaching regarding anticoagulation therapy.
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(CE477) 'Shockingly High' Rates: Surgical Site Infections Remain a Constant Threat
Part One: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information on preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -
Explain why prophylactic antibiotics should be given 30 to 60 minutes before incision and discontinued within 24 hours after surgery.
Discuss why giving antibiotics after wound closure does not prevent infections.
Discuss why hypothermia and hyperglycemia are included in Joint Commission core measures for preventing SSIs.
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