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74IO Osteoporosis: The Brittle Bone Disease Course Evaluation
The Power of Words: Steps To Positive Criticism Course Evaluation
Domestic Violence: Breaking The Silence Course Evaluation
End-of-Life Issues & Pain Management Course Evaluation
Ohio Nursing Law: Standards & Practices Course Evaluation
 
 
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Osteoporosis: The Brittle Bone Disease (3006 / 9006)  View online course now

Expires: 09/2012

10

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:

  1. Identify the two types of bone tissue and their anatomical distributions.
  2. Outline the physiological and emotional sequence of events resulting in osteoporosis.
  3. Define the role of the “skeletal storehouse” in maintenance of the body’s calcium balance.
  4. Name three health conditions that can increase risk for development of osteoporosis.
  5. List five lifestyle factors contributing to the risk for osteoporosis.
  6. Identify the prevalence and risk factors for development of osteoporosis in men.
  7. Outline current methods and criteria for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
  8. List the primary pharmacological approaches to osteoporosis treatment.
  9. Recognize recent medical research findings relevant to osteoporosis treatment and prevention.
  10. Identify ways to minimize fractures in patients with osteoporosis.

 
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The Power of Words: Steps To Positive Criticism   View online course now

Expires: 10/2011

10

Authors:
Mary Ann Evans
Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN

The goal of this course is to discuss criticism in its many different forms. The aim is to shape your attitudes about criticism, to help you understand the basis for many criticisms, and to help you understand your reaction to criticism. It will focus on various types of criticism and techniques used for coping. The information will be applicable to any health professional or supervisor who feels susceptible when criticized. It applies to all areas of practice because criticism is experienced in all levels of the healthcare industry.

Course objectives include:

  1. Enumerate some of the myths associated with the realities of criticism.
  2. Select some of the factors directly related to the caregiver’s self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence.
  3. List some of the requirements necessary to demonstrate assertive behavior.
  4. State three actions demonstrated with passive behavior.
  5. Describe ways to identify anxiety in a client.
  6. Identify techniques to reduce critical behavior in clients.
  7. List three methods to cope positively with criticism.
  8. Enumerate some of the individual rights that must not be given up or abridged in the workplace.
  9. Relate a person’s life positions and how they influence a view of self-worth.
  10. Tell how an individual’s gender is thought to correlate directly with self- criticism.

 
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Domestic Violence: Breaking The Silence  View online course now

Expires: 10/2010

2

Author:

Mary Ann Evans, BS in Nursing, MS in Healthcare Administration
Carolyn Hunter, RN, MA

The goal of the enclosed course is to provide basic instruction on intimate partner violence, including identification, screening, and referral of persons with a history of being, or at risk of becoming, victims or perpetrators of intimate partner violence.

Course objectives include:

  1. Estimate the number of women who are likely to be victims of intimate partner violence (IPV).
  2. Define dating violence and the connection with risk factors & health problems.
  3. Outline the anatomy and progress of an abusive relationship and correlate with Dr. Lenore Walker’s Three Phase Theory of domestic violence.
  4. Provide information concerning characteristics of victims and perpetrators of violence.
  5. Enumerate important screening procedures the health professional can use to determine if a patient is affected by intimate partner violence.
  6. List course and potential triggers for violence.
  7. Identify important advocacy and support organizations available to the domestic violence victim/perpetrator.
  8. List some preventive and treatment measures that can be used for abusive families.

 
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End-of-Life Issues & Pain Management  View online course now

Expires: 03/2012

2

Author:

Angeline Bushy, PhD, RN, FAAN, PHNCNS, BC
Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN,PHN
Brian R. Walker, RN,CHPN

The goal of this course is to present the essential 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 are also discussed.

Course objectives include:

  1. Define and characterize palliative care.
  2. State the role of palliative care and symptom management in end-of-life care.
  3. Outline ways to address the psychosocial and spiritual concerns of the dying client.
  4. Define pain and pain tolerance.
  5. List factors that influence pain perception, in respect to culture, gender and age.
  6. Outline non-pharmacologic intervention options available for pain control and palliative care needs.
  7. Name the ways that advanced directives play in rights to self-determination and enhancing the quality of life, at the end of life.
  8. Define "existential suffering" and how it relates to the end of life
 
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Ohio Nursing Law: Standards & Practices   View online course now

Updated - Expires: 07/2011

1

Authors:
Joanne E. Souza RN, BSN, MBA
Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN

The goal of this course is to provide information regarding current laws and rules related to the practice of nursing in Ohio. And to educate healthcare professionals regarding the complex issues involved in basic legal situations.

Course objectives include:

  1. List and describe the three sources of law in the U.S.
  2. Define and compare the terms battery, malpractice and negligence.
  3. Define HIPPA and it’s significance to the healthcare industry.
  4. Outline the standards for competent nursing practice of RNs and LPNs in Ohio.
  5. Review standards for the promotion of client safety in nursing practice.
  6. Identify responsibilities of license nurses within the scope of the nursin process.


 
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