The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about process of dying. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Describe the nurse’s role in providing for the spiritual, physical, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and family
• Recognize the physical signs as death approaches; and develop after-care support and post-mortem care
  

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the management of acute pain. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• To identify the signs and symptoms of certain pain problems or diagnoses
• To explain the physiologic causes of pain in these patients
• To discuss current treatment approaches for managing these specific pain problems

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  head and neck cancers, HIV, leukemia, and lymphoma. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• The oncology nurse will be knowledgeable about the specifics regarding the above mentioned cancers and will demonstrate ability to care for patients with each type of cancer

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  hepatitis A, B, an C.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the Hepatitis A, B, and C topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the Hepatitis A, B, and C topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the Hepatitis A, B, and C topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the Hepatitis A, B, and C topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  high risk behaviors in schools.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Definition and treatment methods for students with behavioral problems
• Knowledge of incidence and prevalence of adolescent risk behaviors
• Be aware of treatment methods and programs available
• Know importance of early education and early intervention

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV medications.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand the purpose and benefits of antiretroviral drugs
• Understand how these drugs work; list common side effects of ARV therapy
• Discuss the medications and their side effects with the patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-cardiac and respiratory complications.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand causes, presentation, and treatment of common cardiac complications of HIV infection
• Understand causes, presentation, and treatment of common pulmonary complications of HIV infection

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-fatigue, sleep disturbances, and fever.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand the causes and impact of fatigue in HIV patients
• List interventions to decrease fatigue
• Teach the patient methods to relieve fatigue
• Understand the causes and impact of sleep disturbances in HIV patients
• List interventions to improve sleep
• Understand the causes and impact of fever in HIV patients
• List interventions to decrease fever
• Teach the patient how to prevent and treat fever

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-gastrointestinal system complications.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand the causes and results of gastrointestinal complications in a patient with HIV
• List signs and symptoms of common gastrointestinal complications of HIV
• Interpret common laboratory values and the significance for treatment
• Instruct the patient in methods of avoiding gastrointestinal complications

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-legal and ethical issues, prevention and transmission .   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Develop an understanding of basic legal and ethical issues facing health care providers when caring for HIV patients
• Understand the principles of confidentiality, informed consent, and advance directives
• Discuss vaccine development and some barriers
• Teach preventive measures

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-neurological complications.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand the etiology of neurological manifestations of HIV
• Differentiate between confusion, delirium, and dementia
• List treatment modalities for neurological problems

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-nutritional complications.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand the relationship between HIV and nutritional abnormalities
• Recognize nutritional abnormalities upon physical assessment
• Utilize assessment findings to apply sound nutritional counseling and dietary plan for the patient
• Interpret diagnostic results in development of the plan of care
• Make appropriate dietary recommendations to an HIV positive patient
• List the risk factors and interventions for wasting syndrome
• Name at least 3 factors that interfere with proper nutrient intake in an HIV positive patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-pain.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Discuss causes of pain
• Understand the principles of successful pain assessment, management, and interventions
• Describe the types of analgesics and appropriate use of each
• List methods of pain assessment and measurement
• Describe frequent side effects of commonly used analgesics

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-pediatric HIV.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Discuss guidelines in providing nursing care for pediatric patients who are HIV positive
• Describe strategies for teaching parents to administer medications to children
• Describe common clinical presentation of infants or children with HIV

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-skin complications.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe abnormalities of the skin related to HIV disease
• Develop a teaching plan to assist patients dealing with skin problems
• Discuss medications prescribed for each condition
• Describe common signs and symptoms of skin conditions related to HIV

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-special populations.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Recognize diseases in HIV positive individuals of various racial, cultural and behavioral groups, including women, African Americans, Hispanic, and those with alternate lifestyles
• Understand that cultural, racial, gender and sexual differences  influence reporting, treatment options, and response to the disease
• List problems various groups encounter in receiving care

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV nursing-potpourri.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe common endocrine, hematologic, and renal abnormalities secondary to HIV
• Discuss common signs and symptoms of these abnormalities
• Describe interventions when caring for patients with renal, endocrine, or hematologic complications of HIV

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV primer.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

1. Understand the basic causes of HIV/AIDS.
2. Describe the progression of HIV.
3. List the method of transmission and measures to prevent HIV.
4. Describe the clinical appearance of the patient with HIV.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about HIV/AIDS.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the HIV and AIDS topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the HIV and AIDS topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the HIV and AIDS topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the HIV and AIDS topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the etiology and diagnosis of common blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections
• Explain the projected course of common blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections
• Outline the treatment of common blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-disinfection and sterilization.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List levels of disinfection
• Describe methods of cleaning equipment
• Compare common disinfectants
• List cleaning requirements of patient care items
• Compare advantages and disadvantages of types of sterilization

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about infection control-education.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the learning process as it relates to the adult learner
• Discuss major components of an educational program
• List and compare methods of instruction
• Explain principles for effective teaching
• Describe educational programs related to infection control
• Discuss the infection control professional as a learner

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the immunocompromised host. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe age related changes in the immune system of the elderly
• Understand the relationship between the immaturity of the newborn immune system and risk for infection
• Recognize patients who are at an increased risk of infection related to disease processes or treatments which affect the immune system
• Define opportunistic infection and recognize common opportunistic pathogens
• Describe methods to reduce infection in the immunocompromised host