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 inform nurses about bladder cancer.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Outline the clinical presentation of bladder cancer
• Outline the clinical workup and evaluation of bladder cancer
• Outline the current therapy of bladder cancer
• Outline the potential complications of bladder cancer

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 chonic renal failure.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about continence nursing factors that contribute to incontinence.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define “functional incontinence,” define barriers to continence
• Describe interventions to reduce barriers to incontinence
• Discuss the pathology of post prostatectomy incontinence (PPI)
• Outline assessment of PPI
• Discuss the management of PPI

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 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

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  genitourinary trauma  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Outline the clinical presentation of genitourinary trauma
• Outline the diagnostic tests appropriate for genitourinary trauma
• Outline the therapeutic modalities available for genitourinary trauma
• Outline the short, medium, and long term implications of genitourinary trauma

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  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 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 management of urinary incontinence and skin care.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• 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 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 neurogenetic bladder and reflex incontinence.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Explain the clinical presentation of the neurogenic bladder and reflect incontinence topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the neurogenic bladder and reflect incontinence topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the neurogenic bladder and reflect incontinence topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the neurogenic bladder and reflect incontinence 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 inform nurses about chemotherapy classifications and details. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Name at least one drug in each of 6 classes of chemotherapy agents.
• Describe the most common dose limiting toxicities associated with chemotherapy agents.
• List the cumulative lifetime doses of anthracyclines and bleomycin.
• Understand the measures required in managing extravasation of vesicant drugs.

 

• Define overactive bladder (OAB)
• List the risk factors for overactive bladder
• Describe the symptoms of OAB, describe the evaluation techniques in the assessment of OAB
• List the treatment options of OAB

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

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

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

• Discuss the various options for peritoneal catheters, explain the indications for peritoneal dialysis
• Explain the procedures to place peritoneal catheters
• Explain how medicare helps patients with esrd
• Outline the national kidney foundation’s guidelines for peritoneal dialysis

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

• Describe the function of the peritoneum
• Illustrate the role of the peritoneum in dialysis
• Outline important dialysis principles

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

• Identifying the different types of incontinence
• Become familiar with the anatomy of the upper and lower urinary tracts
• Identify treatment options and nursing management of incontinence
• Illustrate bladder function across the lifespan

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

• Understand the immediate postoperative care required following renal and genitourinary surgery
• Identify specific nursing interventions required to treat complications following renal or GU surgery

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

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

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

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

• Illustrate why the majority of people with stress incontinence are women
• Describe the pertinent assessment guidelines of a patient in which stress incontinence is suspected
• Explain how certain medication classes are used to treat patients with stress incontinence
• Illustrate certain clinical guidelines used for surgical management of stress incontinence
• Describe pelvic exercise treatment plans
• List the contraindications of certain clinical procedures that treat stress incontinence
• Explain guidelines and indications for other treatment options