The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the clinical manifestations of material toxicity in adults and children. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Review natural, chemical, and pharmaceutical threats
• Discuss the nursing process in the care of individuals exposed to hazardous or toxic material
• Link knowledge of the effects of hazardous material to knowledge necessary for care of the exposed patient

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the biological and chemical casualty evaluation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Outline the major characteristics of the biological and chemical casualty evaluation and management topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the biological and chemical casualty evaluation and management topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the biological and chemical casualty evaluation and management topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the blood components. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Identify the major red blood cell groups, cell antigens and corresponding plasma complete antibodies
• Explain the bodies development of incomplete antibodies in response to exposure to a red blood cell Rh antigen, implement the proper method of administration for blood components
• Identify four major blood reactions and implement the proper nursing action if a reaction occurs

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

• Identify the major fluid compartments and electrolytes in the body
• Define the major mechanisms of transport for fluids and electrolytes in the body
• Calculate the proper flow rate for delivering IV fluids via gravity
• List three conditions that may cause fluids and electrolyte imbalance in the body

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about chemical warfare agents. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Describe the chemical agents, recognize the signs and symptoms of exposure
• Understand how to manage and treat victims, understand isolation measures and decontamination

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 endotracheal intubation and medications.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the situations when it may be necessary to intubate
• Illustrate the proper procedure to intubate; describe head and neck anatomy
• Illustrate the importance of medication administration to help

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

• Learn how to recognize which babies will need resuscitation
• Know what equipment and personnel will be needed to resuscitate a newborn
• Learn the changes in physiology that occur when a child is born
• Know the steps to follow during resuscitation

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

• To describe the devices used to ventilate a compromised infant
• Illustrate the proper way to use these devices
• Explain the importance of ventilation and compressions
• Explain the proper way to administer chest compressions to an infant

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

• Explain the various causes of trauma in pregnancy
• Discuss the physiological changes that occur in pregnancy
• Describe the pathophysiology of traumatic obstetrical conditions
• Participate in obstetrical trauma case studies

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

• Describe pediatric evaluation of the airway
• Date interventions that can be used to correct respiratory distress

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

• Discuss the physiology of burns
• Develop an understanding of the psychosocial impact of burns on children
• Review epidemiological facts. surrounding burns and children
• Understand burn treatment

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 clinical burn cases in pediatrics. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe electric burns and their treatment
• Discuss common chemical burns and their treatment
• Understand the risks of thermal burns and their treatment

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

• Understand the types of shock
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of patients in shock
• State the nursing interventions used to treat shock

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

• Describe the pediatric trauma survey
• Discuss the major injury patterns
• Recognize the warning signs of problems in a trauma 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 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 IV Therapy.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify five emotional developmental stages and the major characteristics of each stage for pediatric patients ages 0-18 years
• Implement the proper formula for fluid replacement in the pediatric patient
• List the peripheral veins available for peripheral IV access in the child under 2 years of age
• Define and explain interosseous access in the pediatric patient

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 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 respiratoy system and conditions.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Review care technology associated with respiratory conditions
• Apply the nursing process to the care of ill children in conjunction with interventions
• Define normal values for parameters used to monitor and assess respiratory conditions
• Discuss advanced interventions necessary for the critically ill child with a respiratory condition

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

• List specific anatomical and physiological considerations unique to the respiratory system of pediatric patients
• Review respiratory distress, respiratory failure and respiratory arrest in conjunction with the nursing process
• Describe interventions appropriate for pediatric respiratory conditions involving the upper airway

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

• Describe interventions appropriate for pediatric respiratory conditions involving the lower airway
• Apply the nursing process to the care of children with respiratory system problems and conditions
• Review various disease conditions common among the pediatric population

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

• Review care technology associated with respiratory conditions
• Apply the nursing process to the care of ill children in conjunction with interventions
• Define normal values for parameters used to monitor and assess respiratory conditions

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

• Describe interventions appropriate for pediatric respiratory conditions involving
• Respiratory emergencies related to specific respiratory conditions, trauma and air-leak syndromes
• Review the nursing process in the care of these patients

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 fluid and electrolyte management.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List common electrolyte imbalances that occur in pediatric patients and describe treatment
• Differentiate between mild, moderate and severe dehydration
• Describe fluid management in diabetic ketoacidosis
• Calculate fluid requirements for a burn patient

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

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

• Review of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
• Describe the process of gas exchange in the human body
• Define the different types of respiratory volumes

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pulmonary.  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

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

• List the Organizations that provide Standards of Practice for Infusion Nursing
• Describe the QA Process
• Define the terms Stand of Practice and Guideline for Practice

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

• Employ the proper method for skin disinfection prior to the Venipuncture procedure
• Define and recognize sepsis
• List the 3 most common organisms that cause bloodstream infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about special considerations in neonatal resuscitation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain certain conditions that make resuscitation effort difficult
• Illustrate the difference in the resuscitation of a premature infant
• Present difficult end of life issues when resuscitation efforts are unsuccessful

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

• Develop an understanding of the multi-faceted ethical dilemmas of organ transplantation
• Explain the types of documentation necessary pre-transplant through follow up care
• State the definition of brain death and how it is medically documented
• Describe the functions of the levels of professional organizations involved with transplant care

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

• Apply “across the room assessment” to a variety of patient presentations
• Identify appropriate acuity based upon patient presentations
• Utilize the nursing process as part of the triage process