The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about various causes of acute and chronic urinary retention. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Contrast acute vs. chronic urinary retention; illustrate the pathology behind acute and chronic urinary retention
• Name consequences of prolonged urinary retention; and describe lower urinary tract symptoms
• Management strategies
  

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

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

• Identify reversible factors that contribute to UI
• Identify the effects of different pharmaceutical drug classes on UI
• Identify the causes of bladder outlet obstruction, understand how a noncompliant bladder can lead to upper urinary tract dysfunction
• Discuss the proper assessment and management of patients with acute UI
  

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 the etiology, sign, symptoms and treatment of acute renal failure. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Outline the clinical presentation of acute renal failure
• Outline the clinical workup and evaluation of acute renal failure
• Outline the current therapy of acute renal failure
• Outline the potential complications of acute renal failure

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the various types of addiction therapies available to patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• The nurse will be aware of the various addictions therapies as well as prevention of addiction and relapse issues and the role nurses play in treatment
• The nurse will be aware of spirituality as an issue in addictions
• The nurse will have knowledge of professional issues in addictions nursing including the nursing process and certification

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about anxiety disorders.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the anxiety disorders discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the anxiety disorders discussed
• State the current therapy of the anxiety disorders discussed
• List the potential complications of the anxiety disorders discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about assessing mental disorders. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand DSM IV diagnosis, axis 1-5; learn various rating scales used in psychiatric assessment
• Learn interview techniques; and differentiate between similar symptoms to make a diagnosis

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the assessment, diagnosis, planning, informed consent of the patient.  After studying the information here, you will be able to-

• Define the nursing fundamentals of patient assessment
• Diagnosis, planning, informed consent
• Documentation; be familiar with the diagnostic components as outlined by the North American Nursing Diagnostic Association (NANDA)
• Understand the documentation requirements as mandated by the Joint Commission

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand the diagnosis of ADHD and Learning disabilities
• Understand comorbidity issues
• Be familiar with treatment and planning
• Be able to manage medication issues

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about bariatric eating disorders and psychological concerns related to bariatric surgery.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Review common psychological issues related to bariatric surgery
• Discuss preoperative evaluation of psychosocial concerns related to bariatric surgery
• Review postoperative psychosocial considerations in bariatric patients
• Discuss pre and postoperative treatment of psychosocial concerns in bariatric surgery individuals

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the bariatric principles of weight loss.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Review the common principles of weight loss strategies including diet, exercise, behavior modification, medications and surgery
• Identify a prescribed activity plan; discuss specific behavior modification strategies for weight loss
• List medications commonly used for weight loss
• Identify when weight loss surgery is a recommended weight loss intervention

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  benign skin conditions.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify the types of benign skin conditions
• Describe the characteristics of the benign skin conditions
• Identify the treatment options and patient teaching for the benign skin conditions

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about bites and stings. After studying this information, you will be able to-

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

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about bites and stings. After studying this information, you will be able to-

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

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  blood glucose monitoring and management.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Understand the available technologies for testing glycemic control
• Discuss the techniques for assessing glycemic patterns
• Identify the Standards of Diabetes Care; and nderstand the essential components of Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME).

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  bowel and bladder management in children.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Illustrate the normal timeline for continence in children
• Describe certain conditions which result in bowel and bladder dysfunction
• Illustrate proper history and physical assessment strategies appropriate for children
• Describe current treatment options for bowel and bladder dysfunction in children

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  bowel function assessing and managing bowel disorders.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• To illustrate the physiology of the colon
• Describe pathologies involves in bowel dysfunction
• Provide guidelines for assessment of patients with bowel disturbances, physical exam strategies, and management options for the various types of bowel disorders

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  cardiac exercise testing.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Outline the major characteristics of the cardiac exercising testing topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the cardiac exercising testing topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the cardiac exercising testing topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the care of patients with addictions. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• The addictions nurse will be versed in nursing assessment and interventions in the care of patients with substance related disorders

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about chonic complications of diabetes.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify the causes, symptoms, treatment and nursing implications of chronic diabetes-related complications
• Verbalize American Diabetes Assn (ADA) recommendations for complication prevention
• Understand the ADA recommendations for Standards of Care for Diabetes

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about chonic pain management.  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 inform nurses about drrp venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand the signs and symptoms of a DVT and PE
• Describe the diagnosis and treatment of a DVT and PE
• State teaching concepts used to educate patients in how to avoid a DVT and PE

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about common skin disorders among school-aged children. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Understand terminology to describe skin lesions and rashes
• Assessment and interventions for skin problems
• Recognize pediculosis infestation and be able to teach parents and staff concerning treatment and attendance issues
• Become aware of self mutilation practices

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the continuous quality improvement topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the continuous quality improvement topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the continuous quality improvement topics discussed

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

• Learn the principles of good customer service and apply what you have learned to real life situations

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

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

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

• Understand causes of diabetic foot ulcers
• Gain skill in assessment of neuropathic wounds
• Become familiar with some of the treatment modalities for neuropathic wounds

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about dianosis and treatment of patients with substance-related disorders.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• The addictions nurse will be knowledgeable about factors in diagnosing substance-related disorders
• The nurse will be able to list the various treatments available to patients with substance-related disorders

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about diseases of the nails and hair.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about E. Coli and C. Difficle infectiions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Explain the clinical presentation of E. coli and C. difficle infections topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of E. coli and C. difficle infections topics discussed
• State the current therapy of E. coli and C. difficle infections topics discussed
• List the potential complications of E. coli and C. difficle infections topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about eating disorders and addiction.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• The addictions nurse will be versed in the nursing assessment of and interventions in the care of patients with aforementioned eating disorders

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

• List the common presentations and types of eczemas and dermatitis
• Identify the phases of dermatitis and eczemas
• List the treatment modalities for eczemas and dermatitis
• List the key patient teaching tips for eczemas and dermatitis

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

• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the elderly fall topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the elderly fall topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the elderly fall topics discussed

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

• The oncology nurse will be able to identify signs and symptoms of impending oncologic emergencies in the cancer patient and verbalize appropriate nursing interventions for those emergencies

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

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

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

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

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

• Explain the clinical presentation of the ear, nose, and throat  topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the  ear, nose, and throat  topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the  ear, nose, and throat  topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the   ear, nose, and throat topics discussed

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

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

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

• Outline the clinical presentation of erectile dysfunction
• Outline the clinical workup and evaluation of erectile dysfunction
• Outline the current therapy of erectile dysfunction
• Outline the potential complications of erectile dysfunction

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

• To become familiar with ethics theories, terminology, and principles
• To learn to apply ethical principles to daily nursing practice

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about eye, ear, nose, and throat overview.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat topics discussed

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

• Know the different modalities available for contraception
• Educate clients on the side effects, risks and benefits of contraceptives
• Examine your own feelings regarding methods of contraceptives
• Assist clients in making the proper decision on family planning and contraceptive use

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about family, culture, and community.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Be familiar with changing trends of family structure within American society
• Become more aware of family impact and assessment of family situations
• Understand cultural impact on student and families to meet their health care needs
• View community collaboration as an important resource for school nursing practice

• To recognize the fertilization process
• Become aware of the different hormones produced for conception and pregnancy
• Distinguish the development between identical twins (monozygotic) and fraternal twins (dizygotic)
• Describe the various stages of growth and development from conception thru birth

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

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

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

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

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

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  geriatric health promotion and wellness. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define health promotion, protection, and disease prevention
• Describe health care barriers to health promotion
• Illustrate patient barriers to health promotion
• Define primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• To become familiar with legal terminology
• To become familiar with the types of laws affecting hospitals and nursing practice including contract law, employment law, and malpractice law

This course will be discontinued February 15, 2012.  Please plan to complete the test before the end of that day if you wish to earn contact hours for it.

The purpose of this course is to summarizes the critical, current issues in healthcare law and techniques that healthcare professionals can use to avoid healthcare litigation. After participants study the information presented here, they will be able to:

• To become familiar with legal terminology.
• To become familiar with the types of laws affecting hospitals and nursing practice including contract law, employment law, and malpractice law.

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the leadership topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the leadership topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the leadership topics discussed

This course will be discontinued February 15, 2012.  Please plan to complete the test before the end of that day if you wish to earn contact hours for it.

The purpose of this course is to outline the major concepts of healthcare leadership and management that can be applied throughout and individual's career. It is important to learn and understand these concepts because leadership and management principles are typically not emphasized in healthcare education and training. Finally there are concepts unique to healthcare leadership and management that are not seen in other industries. After participants study the information presented here, they will be able to:

• Outline the major characteristics of the leadership topics discussed.
• Summarize the clinical implications of the leadership topics discussed.
• Review the overall importance of the leadership topics discussed.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about healthcare legal-complaints, communication, and anger management. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Recognize complaint, communication and anger problems
• Outline strategies in how to deal with complaints, anger, and communication problems with patients and their families

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about healthcare legal-domestic violence and child abuse. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Recognize patients who are likely to be victims of domestic violence and child abuse
• Describe screening techniques for determining whether a patient has been a victim of domestic violence or child abuse
• Outline how to provide patients with information on resources in the community that provide legal aid, shelter, victim counseling, or child protection services

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about healthcare legal-elder abuse and neglect. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Recognize patients who are likely to be victims of elder abuse
• Outline how to correctly report and treat abuse

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the HIPPA topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the HIPPA topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the HIPPA topics discussed

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

• Recognize medical errors, the events that cause them, and strategies to prevent them
• Outline strategies in how to deal with system errors, difficult patients, and difficult professionals

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about healthcare legal-medication errors. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Outline the major characteristics of the medication error topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the medication error topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the medication error topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about healthcare legal-proper documentation and recording. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Outline the major characteristics of the documentation topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the documentation topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the documentation topics discussed

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

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

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

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

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

• Learn the critical aspects of hepatitis (viral and non-viral)
• Learn the critical aspects of Wilson’s Disease
• Learn the critical aspects of Kayser-Fleischer Rings
• Learn the critical aspects of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• Learn the critical aspects of porphyria;learn the critical aspects of hemochromatosis
• Learn the critical aspects of Alagille Syndrome
• Learn the critical aspects ofalpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

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  hip, lower extemity, and foot anatomy.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the hip, lower extremity, and foot anatomy topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the hip, lower extremity, and foot anatomy topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the hip, lower extremity, and foot anatomy topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the hip, lower extremity, and foot anatomy topics discussed

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-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/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-isolation and antisepsis.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe fundamentals of isolation precautions
• Identify indications for the initiation of isolation precautions
• Identify infection control concerns during construction and renovation
• Explain proper handwashing protocols
• Compare and contrast selected antiseptics
• Describe the surgical hand scrub

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

• Describe the epidemiology and impact of common nosocomial infections
• Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of common nosocomial infections
• Identify populations at risk for nosocomial infection
• List preventative measures for common nosocomial infections

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

• Describe the epidemiology and impact of common nosocomial infections
• Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of common nosocomial infections
• Identify populations at risk for nosocomial infection
• List preventative measures for common nosocomial infections
• Explain criteria for nosocomial infections in long term care

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

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lung, brain, and reproductive cancer.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• By the end of this course the nurse will be astute in issues of prevention
• Recognition, and treatment of the aforementioned cancers and the nurse will verbalize understanding of nursing implications of each of the listed cancers

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about medical nutrition therapy in diabetes.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Participant will be able to identify essential elements of effective  therapeutic diabetes dietary strategies including: American Diabetes Association (ADA) nutrition recommendations
• Dietary carbohydrate modification
• Heart Healthy diabetes diet; alcohol use
• Protein as an essential diet component
• Principles of weight management

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Gain a broader understanding of why MRSA is becoming a community health problem
• Understand methods of prevention and isolation
• Understand treatment of MRSA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about neurological history and physical examination and how to make a sound neurological assessment-


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

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

• Describe hematologic physiology of the newborn
• Identify anemia in the newborn and discuss interventions
• Describe etiology and intervention of bleeding in the newborn
• Discuss causes and therapy of polycythemia
• Discuss causes and therapy of thrombocytopenia

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

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obesity and diabetes in school children. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand the individual and societal consequences of childhood obesity
• Recognizing importance of implementing IHP for obese students
• Be able to teach and promote proper lifestyle changes in the school environment
• Understand types of childhood diabetes and treatment and monitoring required

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Clinical work-up and evaluation of the ophthalmology topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the ophthalmology topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the ophthalmology topics discussed

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

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic arthritis and connective tissue disorders.   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Differentiate various types of arthritis
• Describe features of common connective tissue disorders
• Recognize treatment modalities for each of the arthritic and common connective tissue disorders
• Identify nursing diagnosis and care for each of the arthritic or connective tissue disorders

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

• Discuss risk factors for complications related to orthopedic injuries and procedures
• Identify key aspects of assessment for- acute confusion, impaired skin integrity, constipation, pulmonary embolism and urinary retention
• List appropriate nursing interventions
• Discuss preventive nursing interventions and evaluation of outcomes for specific complications

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

• Discuss risk factors for complications related to orthopedic injuries and procedures
• Identify key aspects of assessment for- deep vein thrombosis, compartment syndrome, fat embolism syndrome, hemorrhage, nosocomial surgical site infections, hospital acquired pneumonia and postoperative nausea and vomiting
• List appropriate nursing interventions; and discuss preventive nursing interventions and evaluation of outcomes for specific complications

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic foot and ankle  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Review basic anatomy of foot and ankle
• Describe common injuries to the foot and ankle
• Discuss the common nonsurgical and surgical interventions for foot and ankle conditions
• List appropriate nursing diagnoses for foot and ankle problems
• Discuss special considerations for patients with foot and ankle problems

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic hand and wrist.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List 3 interventions to provide safety and prevent injury for patients with hand/wrist conditions
• Identify the common hand conditions or traumatic injuries
• Describe the assessment criteria for each hand/wrist condition or injury (history and examination)
• List appropriate tests for definitive diagnoses
• Describe therapeutic treatments and complications of  hand/wrist conditions
• Recognize nursing standards and nursing diagnoses for hand/wrist conditions
• Discuss nursing interventions and outcome criteria for patient’s with hand/wrist conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic hip, femur, and pelvist.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe key aspects of diseases of the hip- hip fracture, arthroplasty, dislocation, Girdlestone, osteotomy, arthrodesis
• Discuss the assessment and evaluation of hip diagnoses
• Identify surgical management and nursing interventions of hip diagnoses
• Discuss the surgical management and nursing interventions for femur fractures
• Describe key aspects of assessment and treatment options for pelvic fracture

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

• List the most common orthopedic infections
• Identify the most common microorganisms responsible for orthopedic infections
• Describe risk factors for orthopedic infections
• Describe diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic infections

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

• Define arthritic conditions of the knee
• Describe the most common sports injuries of the knee
• Discuss specific knee conditions in pediatrics, describe nonsurgical and surgical treatments of knee conditions
• Identify common nursing diagnoses and interventions for knee conditions
• Discuss some physical therapy indications for knee conditions

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

• Identify factors that influence pain behaviors
• Recognize common myths about pain patterns, behaviors and treatment
• Select analgesics, dosages and routes for patients experiencing pain
• Describe pharmacologic and nonpharmocological interventions for pain

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic trunk and lower extremities.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the orthopedic trunk and lower extremity topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the orthopedic trunk and lower extremity topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the orthopedic trunk and lower extremity topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the orthopedic trunk and lower extremity topics discussed

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

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

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

• Be familiar with growth and development of 3-18 year olds
• Understand use of growth charts; recognize common growth and development testing methods
• Review basic developmental theory

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

• Understand physiology of allergic responses
• Know common allergic problems; understand environmental avoidance measures
• Understand diagnosis, treatment, management, and education for asthmatics and their families

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

• Explain the clinical presentation of the pediatric basic life support topics discussed
• Discuss the clinical work-up and evaluation of the pediatric basic life support topics discussed
• State the current therapy of pediatric basic life support topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the pediatric basic life support topics discussed

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

• List common cardiac anomalies in children
• Explain difference between congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases
• Describe cardiac defects

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

• Describe signs of cardiac decompensation
• Know treatment for supraventricular tachycardia

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

• Review issues that lead to crisis situations
• Identify applicable modes of care for the child and family
• List various methods to facilitate coping
• Identify special considerations for the child and family when chronic illnesses are present
• Apply the nursing process to the care of the child and family in crisis, in the hospital, or following the death of a child

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

• Understand common endocrine and metabolic conditions in children
• Describe the differences in physical appearance of a child with hyperpituitarism depending on age of onset
• Describe treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric eye, ear, nose, and throat(EENT) conditions.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List causes of conjunctivitis
• Name the pediatric EENT Conditions that require hospitalization
• List common organisms that cause otitis media
• Name one complication of tonsillectomy

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

• Know the electrolyte abnormalities indicative of pyloric stenosis
• List causes of gastroenteritis
• List assessment findings in a patient with appendicitis
• Describe conditions that may result in bowel obstruction

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

• Explain causes of differentiation of genitalia in utero
  
• Know the most frequent cause of neonatal UTI
  
• Describe the most common causes of glomerulonephritis
  
• Describe congenital defects of GU tract

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

• Be knowledgeable about different theories of childhood growth and development
  
• Be able to apply those theories to nursing practice 
  
• Discuss various familial issues in the care of the pediatric oncology patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric head, maxillofacial, and spine trauma.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List three differences in anatomy in pediatric patients as it relates to injuries to the head and spine
• Describe three common head and spine injuries that occur in the pediatric population
  
• Describe treatment of pediatric head, maxillofacial and spinal cord injuries
• Explain considerations for nutrition for patients with maxillofacial trauma

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

• Understand the evaluation and treatment of heat and cold injuries
• Describe the assessment of a child with a submersion injury
• State the treatment of a child with a submersion injury

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

• Identify signs of hematology conditions in children
• List the types of anemia and causes of each
• Describe treatment for sickle cell

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

• List specific considerations necessary when obtaining history and physical information from pediatric patients
• Review common pediatric assessment guidelines and techniques
• Review Primary and Secondary assessments
• Define normal assessment findings
• Describe the nursing process as applied to pediatric history and physical

• List specific considerations necessary when obtaining history and physical information from pediatric patients
• Review common pediatric assessment guidelines and techniques
• Define normal assessment findings for the head-to-toe assessment
• Describe the nursing process as applied to pediatric history and physical

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

• Review the epidemiology of infectious diseases and the infectious disease process
• List specific pediatric population properties that make them vulnerable to infectious diseases
• Analyze modes of transmission for infectious diseases and methods of preventing transmission of diseases in the pediatric population
• Review common pediatric infectious diseases
• Describe the nursing process as applied to the care of the pediatric patient with an infectious disease
• Define methods of prevention of the spread of infectious diseases among the pediatric population
• Identify methods of obtaining immune protection
• Discuss trends and issues of emerging infectious diseases and concerns related to diseases resistant to common treatment

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

• List three common pediatric musculoskeletal disorders
• Differentiate between septic joint and transient synovitis
• Know the etiology of osteogenesis imperfecta
• List three fractures common in the pediatric population
• List signs of compartment syndrome

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

• Describe factors that contribute to neurological disorders
• List the neural tube defects; and describe indications for a shunt

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

• Describe factors that contribute to neurological disorders
• Differentiate types of seizures based on description

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

• Know the principles behind the proper procedures for treating the pediatric cancer patient
  
• Verbalize proper procedures and techniques in managing a cancer patient

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

• List various psychosocial/developmental influences on the reaction of children to painful stimuli
• Review the nursing process related to caring for children with pain
• Understand both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities for pain

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

• List specific psychiatric conditions affecting pediatric patients
• Review the common treatment modalities as it applies to pediatric psychiatric conditions
• Describe the nursing process as applied to pediatric psychiatric conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric skin disorders-fungal and viral.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify common viral and fungal infections in children
• Describe the common characteristics of viral and fungal infections
• Identify the treatments available for viral and fungal infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric skin disorders-neonatal and bacterial.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify the common neonatal and bacterial skin disorders
• Identify the characteristics of neonatal and bacterial skin disorders
• Identify the treatment options for neonatal and bacterial skin disorders

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric thoracic, gastrointestinal and genitourinary trauma.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List differences in anatomy in pediatric patients as it relates to injuries to the chest and abdomen
• Describe most common mechanisms for thoracic and abdominal injuries
• Explain how to differentiate between types of pneumothoraces
• List common abdominal injuries and the treatments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Review the history of triage
• Discuss the various forms and systems of triage
• Define physical and psychological needs impacting acuity assignment
• Analyze the legal aspects associated with the triage process
• Describe key components of triage competency
• Apply triage concepts and the nursing process to patient scenarios