Pressure Injuries in Acute Care- 2 Contact Hours
The development of pressure injuries is a preventable incident; however, each year, more than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers. There is a much higher rate of patients developing pressure injuries in the intensive care units because of immunocompromised individuals, with 8% to 40% of patients in the ICU developing bedsores.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 0 Students
Standard Precautions in Heathcare- 2 Contact Hours
Standard precautions include the use of personal protective devices such as gloves, masks, and gown. Standard precautions methods for healthcare workers are designed to prevent the spread of infections.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 100 Students
HIV/AIDS Overview- 1 Contact Hour
This course review the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which is a retrovirus that causes AIDS and the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV/AIDS affects individuals across racial, ethnic and economic boundaries.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 132 Students
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace -2 Contact Hours
This course review implication on health care professionals who regularly use dangerous drugs while performing their duties caring for patients and relate how substance abuse among nurses is a significant health problem for the impaired nurse, the nursing profession, and health care consumers.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 123 Students
Medical Errors and Patient Safety in Health Care -2 Contact Hours
There is no question that medical errors are an issue in our health-care system. In addition to human suffering and loss, the financial cost of medical errors in US hospitals is at roughly $25 billion annually. This course will address the medical errors mandatory requirements for nurses in Florida and will give you an overview of cause and effects of medical errors.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 169 Students
Human Trafficking -2 Contact Hours
Human trafficking modern slavery is a global humanitarian issue that affects every country around the world and all ages, races, genders, colors, and cultures.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 3 Students
Laws and Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing-2 Contact Hours
Beginning with the biennium ending in 2015, each nursing licensee must complete a two-hour course on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida. This course will address Chapters 456 and 464 of the Florida Statutes and Division 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code.
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Teacher nurseskardex
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- 16 Students