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Alzheimer's: The Elusive Mind Stealer (3010 / 9010 ) View online course now
New - Expires: 12/2011
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Authors:
Sharon Fish Mooney, RN, PhD
Shelda L. K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN
Alzheimer's disease is a complex, progressive, degenerative, irreversible brain disorder for which there is no definable cause, no definitive treatment, and, to date, no foreseeable cure. It is considered the most common type of dementia-related illness for men and women over the age of 65. Approximately 5 million Americans are currently afflicted, including some under the age of 65, who have what is commonly known as early-onset Alzheimer's. Over 100,000 persons die annually from this disease that is considered the fourth leading cause of death in the elderly, after heart disease, cancer and stroke. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) projects that up to 14 million Americans may suffer from Alzheimer's disease by the year 2040. Statistics are similar in other countries where life expectancy reaches into the sixties and seventies. Alzheimer's is not a uniquely American phenomenon.
Course objectives include:
- Define Alzheimer's disease and related terminology.
- Outline myths and misconceptions associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- Name signs and symptoms characteristic of early, intermediate and late stage Alzheimer's disease.
- Define structural and neurochemical changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- Compare the difference between reversible and irreversible dementia and list examples of both types.
- Name various procedures for differential diagnosis of dementia and explain the importance of early symptom recognition and assessment.
- List the effect of cognitive changes on memory, language and the ability to communicate with others and list and describe strategies to enhance memory and facilitate communication with persons with dementia.
- Define physical, psychosocial and environmental stressors that can increase confusion and disorientation and describe ways to eliminate, alleviate, and modify these stressors.
- Outline helpful strategies to prevent and modify common catastrophic reactions and wandering behavior.
- Identify nursing interventions specifically related to safety, nutrition, hydration, personal hygiene, and elimination needs.
- List various medications commonly used to treat persons with Alzheimer's disease including their actions and potential side effects.
- Enumerate specific ways to modify the environment to enhance family and professional care giving and ensure optimum safety for the Alzheimer's sufferer.
- State the importance of emotional and spiritual support for both Alzheimer's sufferers and family caregivers and define ways to enhance these types of support.
- Identify practical procedures for caring for someone who is dying.
- Distinguish between emotional reactions and coping styles and strategies for family caregivers.
- Utilize knowledge to prepare a patient teaching plan.
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Osteoporosis: The Brittle Bone Disease (3006 / 9006 ) View online course now
Updated - Expires: 09/2012
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Author:
Peggy M. Goulding , PhD
Shelda L. K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN
The goal of the course is to
provide a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis
for nurses and other healthcare
professionals. Emphasis is on an understanding
of the life-long risk factors for the
development of the disease, particularly
those that reflect lifestyle choices. New
treatment approaches are outlined based
on medical research. Consideration is also
given to the unique challenges presented
by osteoporosis in men.
Course objectives include:
- Identify the two types of bone tissue
and their anatomical distributions.
- Outline the physiological and
emotional sequence of events resulting in
osteoporosis.
- Define the role of the “skeletal
storehouse” in maintenance of the body’s
calcium balance.
- Name three health conditions that
can increase risk for development of
osteoporosis.
- List five lifestyle factors contributing
to the risk for osteoporosis.
- Identify the prevalence and risk
factors for development of osteoporosis in
men.
- Outline current methods and criteria for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
- List the primary pharmacological approaches to osteoporosis treatment.
- Recognize recent medical research findings relevant to osteoporosis treatment and prevention.
- Identify ways to minimize fractures in patients with osteoporosis.
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Prevention of Medical Errors (3011 / 9011) View online course now
Updated - Expires: 7/2011
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Author:
Peggy M. Goulding , PhD
The goal of the course is to provide
health care professionals with an overview of
the problem of medical errors, factors contributing
to the occurrence of these errors, and steps
that can be taken by institutions and individual
care providers to reduce medical errors in key
care settings.
Course objectives include:
- Delineate factors contributing to the
occurrence of medical errors
- Outline error prone situations and
vulnerabilities among special populations
- Outline error prone situations and vulnerabilities among special populations
- Identify processes for improving patient outcome
- Recognize caregivers' responsibilities for reporting medical errors
- Name methods to increase public
awareness of medical errors and
how to prevent them
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Palliative Care: Essentials (3013 / 9013 ) View online course now
Updated - Expires: 6/2010
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Author:
Angeline Bushy, Ph.D., RN, CNS
Shelda L. K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN
The goal of the enclosed course is to present
the basic concepts of palliative care, with
emphasis on emotional, psychosocial, spiritual
and family issues; pain management; and the
rights of the patient to self determination and
decision making.
Course objectives include:
- Define and characterize
palliative care.
- State the role of palliative care
and symptom management
in end of life care.
- Summarize nursing interventions
that are useful in managing pain
in a person having a terminal condition.
- Define strategies to communicate
effectively with client and family
about death and dying.
- List the role advanced directives play in
quality end-of-life care.
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Domestic Violence : Breaking the Silence (3030 / 9030) View online course now
New 2008 - Expires: 10/2010
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Author:
Shelda L. K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN
Carolyn Hunter, RN, MA
Course objectives include:
Upon completion of this course, the learner
will be able to:
- Estimate the number of women who are
likely to be victims of intimate partner
violence (IPV).
- Define dating violence and the connection
with risk factors & health problems.
- Outline the anatomy and progress of an
abusive relationship and correlate with Dr.
Lenore Walker’s “Three Phase Theory” of
domestic violence.
- Provide information concerning characteristics
of victims and perpetrators of
violence.
- Enumerate important screening procedures
the health professional can use to determine
if a patient is affected by intimate partner
violence.
- List screening procedures the health professional
can use to determine if a patient may
be a perpetrator of domestic violence.
- Identify important advocacy and support
organizations available to the domestic
violence victim/perpetrator.
- List some preventive and treatment measures
that can be used for abusive families.
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