Kansas Nursing CE Requirements Package — 30 Contact Hours
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- Common Geriatric Syndromes in the Older Adult 8Course release date: 7/10/2023
About the Course
The baby boomers have come of age, society is graying, and there is expected to be an explosion of our oldest, the geriatric population. Older patients may have multiple issues caused by normal aging changes and have an increase in deficits caused by the effects of chronic disease. Care for this older population involves identifying deficits, diagnosing geriatric syndromes and chronic diseases, preventing further decline, and fulfilling our senior citizens' unique needs.Preview this course before you buy: Click to view the CE course eBook
- Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System, 2nd Edition 8Course release date: 7/10/2023
About the Course
Diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal system affect millions of individuals each year. This course reviews many of the more common problems as well as presents patient assessment needs, current treatments, and best practices for nursing care.Preview this course before you buy: Click to view the CE course eBook
- Recognizing and Mitigating Implicit Biases in Healthcare 2
Course release date: 9/26/2023
About the Course
Health disparities arise from various factors, and researchers have pinpointed unconscious biases that shape clinicians' perceptions, influencing decisions and exacerbating health inequalities. Implicit biases, usually negative and unintentional, result in disparities in patient–provider interactions, treatment choices, and overall healthcare access. The implementation of implicit bias training aims to underscore for healthcare providers a modifiable risk factor linked to the causation of health disparities.
- Skin and Wound Care: What You Need to Know, 2nd Edition 8Course release date: 7/10/2023
About the Course
Wounds arise from numerous sources and can be acute or chronic in nature. Treatment of wounds is complex and differs based on its origin and any risk factors or comorbidities the patient may have that affect the healing process. This course will review the prevention, identification, and treatment of various wounds. Due to the complexities of wound care and treatment, it is critical that healthcare providers are knowledgeable in current recommendations, available products, and potential treatments options to provide their patients with evidence-based care and the best possible outcomes. - The Essentials of Infection Prevention 4
Course release date: 7/10/2023
About the Course
The COVID-19 pandemic made all healthcare workers acutely aware of infection prevention and control measures. The pandemic has highlighted the need for ongoing education to maintain a knowledge and skill level appropriate for implementing strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections and to prepare for the next pandemic. Understanding where reservoirs are harboring pathogens and strategies to prevent transmission in healthcare settings is critical. This course will examine best practices for infection prevention, such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, transmission-based precautions, cleaning and disinfection, and injection safety