Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of osteomalacia
Jennie Walker
1.00 Hours
Osteomalacia is a musculoskeletal condition that results in soft bones due to ineffective mineralisation. Nurses have a unique opportunity to improve awareness of osteomalacia and reduce its incidence through health education. Multidisciplinary management is important to minimise the effect of osteomalacia on activities of daily....
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Paget’s disease of the bone
Jennie Walker
1.00 Hours
Paget’s disease of the bone is a chronic condition that affects bone remodelling in focal areas of the skeleton. The disease may affect one or several sites and can cause a variety of subsequent complications such as pain, bony deformity, osteoarthritis, fracture or nerve compression. Understanding the disease and how it affects....
An overview of appetite decline in older people
Anna L Pilgrim, Sian M Robinson, Avan Aihie Sayer, Helen C Roberts.
1.00 Hours
Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well as hospital inpatients. It can contribute to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and associated poor healthcare outcomes, including increased mortality. Understanding the causes of reduced appetite and knowing how to measure it will....
Care of patients with peristomal skin complications
Jennie Burch
Stoma formation is common and may be necessary in the management of certain diseases and as a result of surgery to the gastrointestinal tract or urinary tract. Because stomas provide an alternative route for the excretion of faeces and urine, they can have a significant effect on the individual's physical, psychological and soci....
Diagnosis and management of patients with pleural effusions
Rebecca Myatt
Pleural effusions occur when fluid accumulates between the visceral and parietal pleura in the chest cavity, preventing the lung from expanding fully during inspiration. The reduction in lung volume, depression of the diaphragm and reduced chest wall compliance cause dyspnoea, and occasionally pain or cough. Pleural effusion is....
Caring for patients with a temporary tracheostomy
Rebecca Myatt
Safety considerations are important when caring for a patient with a temporary tracheostomy. Early detection and resolution of problems in tracheostomy management are important to prevent serious incidents arising. Nurses working outside critical care areas need to be competent and confident in the management or detection of pot....
Caring for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: part 1
Donna Jones
1.00 Hours
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in the UK and causes a significant burden to patients and the NHS. Healthcare provision for COPD is largely focused on biomedical treatment, yet research suggests the complexity of factors contributing to this disease requires a deeper understanding of the patient experience....
Palliative care for patients with non-malignant respiratory disease
Clare McVeigh
Non-malignant respiratory disease is a chronic life-limiting condition that requires holistic palliative care. Patients with non-malignant respiratory disease have a range of biopsychosocial and spiritual needs, which healthcare professionals should recognise and manage effectively. Healthcare professionals have an important rol....
Improving surgical outcomes for people with dementia
Diane Loughlin and Margaret Brown
Surgical intervention in older people with dementia is becoming increasingly common as the population ages and the number of people with dementia continues to rise. People with dementia have unique needs that require sensitive management at all stages of hospitalisation for surgery. This learning module sets out a suggested path....
Improving healthcare outcomes through the delivery of patient-centred care
Heather Gluyas
1.00 Hours
Patient-centred care is a model of care that respects the patient's experience, values, needs and preferences in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of care. A central component of this model is a therapeutic relationship between the patient and the team of healthcare professionals. The implementation of a patient-centred c....
Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Dinah Gould
1.00 Hours
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in hospital and community settings. The major risk factor for developing a UTI is having a urethral catheter. The longer the catheter remains in place, the higher the risk of infection. The consensus in guidelines is that indwelling urethral catheters should not be used unless necessary....
Managing patients with encephalitis
Claire Matata, Ava Easton, Benedict Michael, Becky Evans, Deborah Ward, Tom Solomon and Rachel Kneen
This learning module provides an overview of encephalitis and addresses its diagnosis, some of the common presenting signs and symptoms, and the different aspects of nursing care required for these patients. In particular, it addresses how to explain encephalitis to the patient's relatives, the rehabilitation needs of these pati....
Recognising and managing community-acquired pneumonia
Vanessa Gibson
1.00 Hours
Pneumonia remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK and yet the seriousness of the disease is underestimated. Pneumonia can be life-threatening because the delicate tissues of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries are susceptible to damage from the inflammatory response. This damage leads to consolidation....
Advanced Cancer: Analyzing Patient Discussions
Keith D’Oria and Holly G. Prigerson, PhD
Research suggests that physicians who manage patients with advanced cancer often struggle with whether and how best to convey sensitive information about prognoses to these individuals for many reasons. Some studies indicate that physicians do not share information with patients about a terminal cancer prognosis despite the fact....
Prevention and Management of Medical Errors
Pamela Clark
2.00 Hours
Medical errors contribute to millions of injuries, deaths, excessive cost, and unnecessary suffering each year. The need for understanding the causes and preventive measures related to these errors has never been greater. This instructional course has been designed to describe the scope of these preventable mistakes, and ways in....
Contrast Administration in the Radiology Setting
Catheryn Peplinski
1.50 Hours
Intravenous administration of contrast materials in the radiology setting brings forth another aspect to intravenous protocols and procedures. A radiology nurse or a radiology technologist may administer intravenous contrast media under the general supervision of a physician. In order to provide for the safe administration of c....
Communicating With Alzheimer's
Industry Specialists
1.00 Hours
This course is based on meeting the needs of hospitalized individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The main focus is effective communication with these patients as well as personal care techniques and suggestions for working with behaviors and environmental factors in the hospital setting.
Care of the Patient with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Therese A. West, MSN APN-C
6.00 Hours
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. It is caused by a bump or blow to the head that affects how the brain normally works (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 2008). Because nurses are frequently the professionals who see the full impact of TBI and have the skills that can alter....
Depression In Mothers
Industry Specialists
0.25 Hours
This course delivers background information about depression and offers ideas that providers can use daily when helping mothers, and their families, who may be suffering from depression. This course also includes useful resources and handouts for mothers with depression.
Breastfeeding Overview
Industry Specialists
4.00 Hours
Although breastfeeding is a natural process, many moms need help. This CEU course covers the importance of breastfeeding, along with learning how and common challenges of breastfeeding.
Anxiety Disorders and Developmental Attachment
Tobias Nolte
2.00 Hours
Anxiety disorders represent a common but often debilitating form of psychopathology in both children and adults. This advanced CEU course presents a model of the influence of attachment relationships on the development of stress regulation strategies and discusses the role those relationships play in the development and mainten....
Engorgement and Mastitis
Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA 2 L-CERPs,
This course covers the causes and treatments of engorgement, mastitis, abscesses and galactoceles.
Pressure ulcer prevention in frail older people
Marcee Barry and Linda Nugent
1.00 Hours
This learning module provides an overview of the nursing considerations for paediatric anaesthesia. It is aimed at newly qualified operating department practitioners and anaesthetic nurses, and those with limited experience in the care of paediatric patients. It explores the ways in which paediatric anatomy and physiology differ....
Anaphylaxis: patient diagnosis and treatment
James Bethel
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent. Healthcare professionals working in a variety of settings need to know how to recognise this condition and the importance of treating it promptly. This learning module describes the pathophysiology, causes and treatment of....
Understanding the main principles of temperature monitoring
Angela Grainger
Maintaining optimum body temperature is essential to life, and taking and recording a patient’s temperature is a fundamental nursing skill. Deviation from the normal range of body temperature can be an important clinical indicator of altered physiological status requiring further investigation. Correct technique and careful reco....