Women and Cardiovascular Disease, 4th Edition - N32879
59.95
About the Course:
Nurses are in the position to inform women of all ages about the risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), treatment options, and prevention strategies. This course helps nurses fill the gap in knowledge concerning CVD in women to ensure that clinical practice and patient education programs are both current and evidence-based. Education is the foundation for empowering women through self-care practices to reduce or eliminate the risk of developing CVD and to control existing disease. Nurses, among other healthcare providers, have increased contact with women, thus putting them in the best position to educate women on CVD. This course focuses on the current state of evidence related to CVD epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention in women to help bridge the knowledge gap among practicing nurses.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Carolyn E. Sabo, RN, EdD, received her baccalaureate degree in nursing and her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on physiological nursing/cardiovascular clinical specialist from the University of Utah in 1979. She received her doctorate in educational leadership from Brigham Young University in 1985. Dr. Sabo is currently a professor of nursing and coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Nursing. She has taught pathophysiology at the baccalaureate level and advanced pathophysiology at the graduate level for nurse practitioner students. She was formerly dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNLV. Dr. Sabo has published numerous journal articles for nurses in the areas of physiology and pathology, has presented scholarly papers at national and international conferences, and has contributed book chapters on physiology and pathophysiology. Her scholarly focus is on nursing education, women and cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and women and HIV.
How to Receive Credit:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ANCC Standards for Commercial Support for continuing education, Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition ©2021: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up-to-date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Course Verification
All individuals involved have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Likewise, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 241, every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.
Nurses are in the position to inform women of all ages about the risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), treatment options, and prevention strategies. This course helps nurses fill the gap in knowledge concerning CVD in women to ensure that clinical practice and patient education programs are both current and evidence-based. Education is the foundation for empowering women through self-care practices to reduce or eliminate the risk of developing CVD and to control existing disease. Nurses, among other healthcare providers, have increased contact with women, thus putting them in the best position to educate women on CVD. This course focuses on the current state of evidence related to CVD epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention in women to help bridge the knowledge gap among practicing nurses.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women and goals for reducing its prevalence.
- Discuss the epidemiology of CVD in women.
- Discuss modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for CVD in women.
- Discuss the primary pathophysiological processes and clinical manifestations of CVD in women.
- Describe the associated diseases and conditions related to CVD, along with any unique symptoms in women.
- Discuss the role of selected comorbidities and other factors in the development and progression of CVD in women.
- Discuss screening and diagnostic testing for women with CVD.
- Discuss treatment options for women with CVD.
- Discuss primary prevention strategies for women with or at risk for CVD.
Carolyn E. Sabo, RN, EdD, received her baccalaureate degree in nursing and her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on physiological nursing/cardiovascular clinical specialist from the University of Utah in 1979. She received her doctorate in educational leadership from Brigham Young University in 1985. Dr. Sabo is currently a professor of nursing and coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Nursing. She has taught pathophysiology at the baccalaureate level and advanced pathophysiology at the graduate level for nurse practitioner students. She was formerly dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNLV. Dr. Sabo has published numerous journal articles for nurses in the areas of physiology and pathology, has presented scholarly papers at national and international conferences, and has contributed book chapters on physiology and pathophysiology. Her scholarly focus is on nursing education, women and cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and women and HIV.
How to Receive Credit:
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 17-hour commitment of time.
- Complete the Self-Assessment Quiz Questions either integrated throughout or all at the end of the course.
- These questions are NOT GRADED. The questions are included to help affirm what you have learned from the course.
- The correct answer is shown after the question is answered. If the incorrect answer is selected, a Rationale for the correct answer is provided.
- At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity.
- Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 70% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- If requested, provide required personal and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory Nursing Course Evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ANCC Standards for Commercial Support for continuing education, Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition ©2021: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up-to-date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Course Verification
All individuals involved have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Likewise, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 241, every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.