• 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 educate the learner about medical-surgical cardiology diseases. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

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

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

• 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

• 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 cognitive disorders. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand differences in types of dementia
• Describe diagnosis and treatment of amnesic disorders
• Describe delirium, and differences from dementias
• Discuss nursing care for cognitive impaired patients

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 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 medical-surgical endocrine diseases. 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

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

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

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

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the gait analysis and neuropsychological assessment topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the gait analysis and neuropsychological assessment topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the gait analysis and neuropsychological assessment topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about medical-surgical genitourinary diseases. 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  genomics in community cardiac health. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Discuss cardiac issues in the elderly
• Describe evaluation and treatment issues

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

• Explain Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Discuss informed consent; Explain advanced directives
• Describe healthcare reimbursement types; Explain the constituents of the nurse practice act
• Describe the Americans with Disabilities Act

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

• Discuss changes that occur in the gastrointestinal tract aging occurs
• Describe the processes behind diarrhea and constipation
• Define fecal impaction and fecal incontinence
• Discuss the importance of nutrition and hydration in the elderly
• Describe some chronic conditions of the stomach

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

• Discuss age-related urinary tract changes
• Describe types of incontinence
• Discuss conditions that affect the urinary tract of the elderly
• Describe different urinary carcinomas
• Describe different types of sexual dysfunction
• Describe the effect of aging on renal function

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

• Describe some common musculoskeletal conditions
• Describe some common metabolic and endocrine conditions
• Present some common skin problems in the elderly
• Describe sensory problems that effect the aging population

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

• Describe the stages of death and dying
• Illustrate the concepts of grief and loss
• Develop an understanding of life transitions in the elderly
• Describe culture, ethnic and spiritual diversity in the elderly
• Addictions in the elderly population; and develop understanding of abuse and elder neglect

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  geriatric hematology and immunologic health. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Discuss different types of anemia’s
• Describe common luekemias; discuss HIV vs. AIDS
• Describe immunosuppressive conditions and infections

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

• Describe changes in the neurological system in the elderly
• Describe neurological conditions that affect the elderly
• Describe dementia
• Discuss the impact of mental health conditions on the elderly person’s quality of life

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

• Explain the geriatric nursing process
• Describe tools available to nurses to help assess the aging client
• Discuss how to set patient goals; develop patient specific plans of care
• Establish guidelines for interventions; and describe how to evaluate patient outcomes

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

• Define some common respiratory terminology
• Describe the affects of aging on the pulmonary system
• Describe current treatment and management options
• Describe common pulmonary conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, pneumonia, lung cancer, tuberculosis, restrictive airway disease, and allergies

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about medical-surgical gastroenterology diseases. 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  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 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-disclosing medical and other errors. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Outline the major characteristics of the medical and other error disclosure topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the medical and other error disclosure topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the medical and other error disclosure topics discussed

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 medical-surgical hematology and oncology diseases. 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 hospice overview.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

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

• 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

• Define geriatrics
• Describe aging process
• Illustrate techniques used to communicate with the elderly
• Describe techniques used to educate the elderly patient
• Role of a geriatric nurse

• Be able to discuss the relationship between claims personnel, case managers and managed care
• Know the potential concerns in the areas of costs and finances
• Be able to discuss the issues of costs in managed care
• Know principles of finances in managed care

• Be able to discuss collaborative care
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in case management
• Be able to discuss the case management tools
• Develop a working knowledge of consultation in case management and managed care

• Be able to discuss aspects of pathophysiological conditions in disease management
• Be able to discuss aspects of psychosocial conditions in disease management
• Know the aspects of education and referrals relevant to case management and managed care
• Be able to discuss the key professionals used for consultation in case management and managed care

• Be able to discuss managed care organizations and their regulation
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in managed care organization regulation
• Be able to discuss the managed care models
• Develop a working knowledge of types of managed care plans

• Be able to discuss the alternatives when ethics and conflicts arise in managed care
• Know the potential concerns in the area of ethics and morality
• Be able to discuss the issues of ethics in managed care
• Know principles of ethics in managed care

• Be able to discuss managed care information
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in managed care benefits
• Be able to discuss coordination of benefits
• Develop a working knowledge of types of data used managed care

• Be able to discuss Medicare and Medicaid
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in Medicare and Medicaid
• Be able to discuss reimbursement tools like DRGs
• Develop a working knowledge of the bills and laws that brought about these programs

• Discuss managed care organizations
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in managed care organization
• Be able to discuss the managed care models
• Develop a working knowledge of types of managed care plans

• Be able to discuss managed care principles
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in managed care budgets
• Be able to discuss managed care pricing
• Develop a working knowledge the elements of a balance sheet

• Be able to discuss managed care reimbursement
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in managed care reimbursement
• Be able to discuss managed care contracts
• Develop a working knowledge of types of managed care contract provisions

• Be able to discuss managed care terms
• Develop a working knowledge of the acronyms used in managed care organizations
• Discuss the managed care benefits
• Develop a working knowledge of types of managed care plans

• Be able to discuss utilization management within managed care
• Develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary and definitions used in managed care UM
• Be able to discuss the managed care UM models
• Develop a working knowledge of types of UM reviews used in managed care

• Describe the types of catheters
• Illustrate ways to prevent catheter-related infections
• Provide tips on how to educate patient of catheter care
• Describe the pathophysiology of skin breakdown related to incontinence
• Describe ways to protect skin
• Ilustrate different skin infections as a result of urinary incontinence
• Describe other containment devices and absorptive barriers

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 mood disorders.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

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

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

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

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 medical-surgical musculoskeletal trauma. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about medical-surgical neurological diseases. 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 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

• 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 pathophysiology of pain. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• To review the definitions of pain to include subjective nature, biopsychosocial, and suffering
• Discuss the key aspects of nociceptive and neuropathic pain
• Contrast transient (acute) and persistent (chronic pain)
• Describe the science of pain and common pain syndromes
• Identify the negative physiological and psychological consequences of unrelieved pain
• Differentiate addiction, tolerance, physical dependence and pseudoaddiction

• Explain the clinical presentation of a pediatric patient requiring vascular access
• Describe the nursing assessment and evaluation of a pediatric patient requiring vascular access
• State the current pediatric vascular access techniques
• List the potential complications of pediatric vascular access

• Outline the major characteristics of the physical rehabilitation modality topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the physical rehabilitation modality topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the physical rehabilitation modality topics discussed

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the pulmonary and urodynamic testing topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the pulmonary and urodynamic testing topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the pulmonary and urodynamic testing topics discussed

• Outline the major characteristics of the recently launched drug topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the recently launched drug topics discussed
  
• Review the overall importance of the recently launched drug topics discussed

• Outline the major characteristics of the recently launched drug topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the recently launched drug topics discussed
  
• Review the overall importance of the recently launched drug topics discussed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the spinal cord injury rehabilitation topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the spinal cord injury rehabilitation topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the spinal cord injury rehabilitation topics discussed

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

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

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the traumatic brain injury rehabilitation topics discussed
• Summary of the clinical implications of the traumatic brain injury topics discussed
• Review of the overall importance of the traumatic brain injury topics discussed

• Explain the clinical presentation of the urinary incontinence topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the urinary incontinence topics discussed
• Sate the current therapy of the urinary incontinence topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the urinary incontinence topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the urological and renal systems. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

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

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the urological and renal systems. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

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

• Outline the major characteristics of the anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment of the varicose vein topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment of the varicose vein topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment of the varicose vein topics discussed

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