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 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 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 inform nurses about anticoagulation and medications in dialysis.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe the medications commonly used in dialysis
• State the potential complications of dialysis medications
• Understand potential drug interactions in dialysis

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the assessment and monitoring of the patient and dialysis treatments.  After studying the information here, you will be able to-

• Define the role of dialysis personnel
• Define the important parts of a patient assessment through all the steps involves in a dialysis treatment
• Explain the key parameters displayed on a dialysis machine
• Explain troubleshooting procedures

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

• Describe ways in which bacteria and viruses are spread
• List ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
• Describe different methods of protecting patient’s and staff from infections
• Describe common infections found in dialysis facilities

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

• Describe the evolution of venous access
• Describe the different types of access available
• Illustrate the different mechanisms of these access devices
• Describe the proper procedure to access these sites

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

• Explain the steps involved in reuse of a dialyzer
• Illustrate the important procedures involved in storage of a reprocessed dialyzer
• Explain the importance of water quality in dialysis treatments
• Illustrate common complications of poor water quality

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

• Describe the different types of dialyzers available
• Describe the different types of membranes available
• Illustrate the different dialysis systems available to perform dialysis

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

• Outline the clinical indications for hemodialysis
• Outline the clinical implications of hemodialysis
• Outline the therapeutic value of hemodialysis
• Outline the potential complications of renal failure and hemodialysis

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

• Define peritoneal dialysis, illustrate the different types of dialysis available
• Describe contraindications to peritoneal dialysis
• Explain the recommendations for assessing patients for candidacy for peritoneal dialysis

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

• Understand arterialand central hemodynamic monitoring and its use evaluation and management 
• Describe the components of a pressure monitoring system 
• State how to level and zero a transducer

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

• Understand the anatomy and physiology involved in hemodynamic monitoring
• Describe central line placement, responsibilities, and potential complications
• Understand the anatomy and physiology involved in hemodynamic monitoring
• Describe central line placement, responsibilities, and potential complications

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

• Understand the anatomy and physiology involved in hemodynamic monitoring
• Describe central line placement, responsibilities, and potential complications
• Understand the anatomy and physiology involved in hemodynamic monitoring
• Describe central line placement, responsibilities, and potential complications

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

• Give the history of how dialysis has evolved, how the different contributors to the various techniques involved in dialysis
• Illustrate trends in dialysis that are seen in the present day treatment of dialysis patients

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

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

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

• Illustrate the nutritional requirements for renal disease
• Discuss the various types of nutrients and how they impact a patient on dialysis different than healthy patients
• Illustrate the impact of psychosocial issues on dialysis patients and their families

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

• Outline the clinical presentation of patient’s needing renal
• Outline the clinical workup and evaluation of renal transplant patients
• Transplantation
• Outline the current therapy required for renal transplantation
• Outline the potential complications of renal transplantation