For nurses working in hospitals, placement of a vascular access device for infusion therapy is the most common invasive procedure. Because it is such common practice, nurses may underestimate potential risks and complications that may be serious and even life-threatening.Learning activities for cognitive development in a survey conducted by the infusion nurses society in relation to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters, 71% reported having received "on-the-job" training often using a "see one, do one" approach.Learning activities for cognitive development although the skill level in placement of devices is important, knowledge related to evidence-based care for the patient often is lacking. When appropriate care is not provided, it potentially affects clinical outcomes.Learning activities for cognitive development this course is intended for nurses who administer infusion therapy in all healthcare settings. The course addresses potential complications of infusion therapy with an emphasis on risk factors, identification of signs and symptoms, prevention, and interventions for phlebitis, infiltration and extravasation, nerve injuries, infections, thrombosis, and air embolism.Learning activities for cognitive development

This course will provide nurses with the resources, caveats, and caring considerations when providing education and advice about dietary supplements.Learning activities for cognitive development evidence-based care in nursing includes clinical research, qualitative studies, traditional evidence, surveys, epidemiologic data, and patient preference.Learning activities for cognitive development the regulation around dietary supplements has been created to ensure the safety of the public. But this is not always an easy task in a democratic society in which people demand their right to choose how they live their lives.Learning activities for cognitive development the history of the regulation of dietary supplements documents the complexity of the exercise of the individual rights of U.S. Citizens and the government's role in protecting public health and safety.Learning activities for cognitive development this course is an introduction to the regulation of dietary supplements, the laws currently in effect, and how the FDA administers these laws.Learning activities for cognitive development this course about the regulation or safety orientation of dietary supplements also provides considerations for nursing care that can be used when counseling patients who are consumers of dietary supplements.Learning activities for cognitive development

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurologic disorder in the united states, with as many as 3 million people affected. It is a chronic neurologic condition consisting of recurrent and unprovoked seizures that can be associated with a wide range of seizure types and can vary in severity from person to person.Learning activities for cognitive development epilepsy is associated with multiple comorbid conditions affecting mental and physical health. Patients with epilepsy (pwes) experience seizures - a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that can affect the musculoskeletal system or how a person feels - with varying frequencies.Learning activities for cognitive development however, experiencing a seizure does not constitute a diagnosis of epilepsy if there is an identifiable and alterable underlying cause, such as low blood sugar.Learning activities for cognitive development this course will prepare rns who are providing direct care to patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy. The target audience for the course is comprised of rns providing care to patients in nonspecialized neurology units in a variety of settings (outpatient, acute care, and community).Learning activities for cognitive development

This course will provide nurses with information to assist in their understanding of bipolar and related disorders, risks and prevention measures, identification, assessment, and management across the course of the illness.Learning activities for cognitive development nurses with a focus on prevention and holistic care will gain knowledge and tools to better identify the complex factors that affect these clients, including assessment of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, understanding of associated risks and appropriate treatments, strategies for crisis management and recovery, and relapse-prevention and symptom-management strategies for long-term stabilization.Learning activities for cognitive development nurses are tasked with collaborating with other health professionals and making appropriate referrals in order to provide a continuum of care that helps patients gain stability; as such, resources and appropriate supports are presented.Learning activities for cognitive development nurses work with individual clients and the support systems affected by the symptoms of these disorders. Recognition of necessary and appropriate supports for individuals and families is essential to promoting recovery.Learning activities for cognitive development written for nurses, this basic-level course presents essential information about bipolar and related disorders, including epidemiology, signs and symptoms, causal and associated risk factors, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, symptom management, relapse prevention, and outcomes evaluation.Learning activities for cognitive development

This course is designed to assist healthcare professionals in encouraging, teaching, and guiding older adults with chronic conditions to practice healthy lifestyles.Learning activities for cognitive development this course explores common chronic conditions associated with aging, and discusses how healthcare professionals can help older adults manage these conditions and enhance health.Learning activities for cognitive development included is a look at the emotional effects of coping with loss, disability, and chronic conditions. Depression and bereavement are described, along with the stages of grief and methods of distinguishing among them.Learning activities for cognitive development because the incidence of cancer increases with age, preventive cancer screening and prevention guidelines for older adults are presented. Prevention, treatment of, and coping with such common problems as hearing loss, hypertension, and incontinence are also discussed.Learning activities for cognitive development because stroke, arthritis, and osteoporosis all have the potential to negatively affect functional status, these conditions are also reviewed to help promote healthy aging.Learning activities for cognitive development

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear wmds are a constant threat to our country. Currently, most nurses are unprepared to recognize and care for victims of terrorism because of a lack knowledge and experience in this area.Learning activities for cognitive development the purpose of this course is to help nurses develop the knowledge and skills needed to respond in the event of a terrorist attack. After this course, the nurse will understand the significance of an established command structure, the importance of detection, surveillance and identification of a threat, the triage process, the need for personal protection and containment, and the importance of crowd control.Learning activities for cognitive development these are necessary components of an effective operational response to events both natural and as a result of terrorist actions. An overview of the federal disaster assistance available and access to the information provided by the health alert network will arm the nurse with important information and resources to help during an initial response phase to a terrorist event, as well as in providing aftercare.Learning activities for cognitive development

Although not a mainstay of therapy, the use of alternative therapies by individuals with asthma warrants discussion because of its increasing popularity.Learning activities for cognitive development the use of alternative therapies is so prevalent that healthcare professionals can expect to provide care to a large number of individuals who use these therapies.Learning activities for cognitive development alternative therapies may influence the delivery of medical care, so it is important to ask about a history of alternative therapy use in the assessment.Learning activities for cognitive development healthcare professionals have a responsibility to provide individuals who use other therapies with accurate information about the safety and potential adverse interactions with traditional medical care.Learning activities for cognitive development it is imperative that the person with asthma understand the risks and benefits of alternative treatments, which ones have evidence-based effectiveness, and the need to maintain medical management and follow-up to ensure good asthma outcomes.Learning activities for cognitive development this course focuses specifically on the use of alternative therapies in asthma treatment.

Infusion therapy is administered across all healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient settings, physician offices, and the home.Learning activities for cognitive development because infusion therapy is such a common practice, nurses may underestimate its potential risks and complications. This course is appropriate for nurses who administer infusion therapy in any healthcare setting.Learning activities for cognitive development the course discusses selection of the most appropriate vascular access device (VAD) for the patient, potential complications with an emphasis on identification of signs and symptoms, preventative interventions, and interventions to take in the event of occurrence, as well as safe infusion administration.Learning activities for cognitive development the course is designed for both newer and experienced nurses. The newer or less-experienced nurse who takes this course will gain information needed to become knowledgeable and confident in providing infusion therapy-related care, whereas the experienced nurse will find opportunities to review the basics and grow in understanding the professional implications of practicing infusion therapy.Learning activities for cognitive development

As a result of its high prevalence and economic burden, diabetes management is an area of tremendous research. Many new pharmacotherapies have become available in recent years.Learning activities for cognitive development the variety of options is ideal for patients with diabetes, but this vast array of choices may make treating diabetes daunting for healthcare providers.Learning activities for cognitive development in addition, new guidelines for the treatment of diabetes are released by the american diabetes association yearly and the american association of clinical endocrinologists every other year.Learning activities for cognitive development in order to effectively manage patients with diabetes, it is important to stay current with the standard of care for treatment of diabetes and the therapeutic options available.Learning activities for cognitive development clinicians need to understand that guidelines are meant as a "guide" to be used along with critical thinking and patient-shared decision making.Learning activities for cognitive development there are multiple diabetes guidelines available for consultation; this course will consider two such guidelines to review current treatment recommendations for diabetes management and the pharmacotherapies, both new and time-tested, currently available.Learning activities for cognitive development

A significant number of americans are rediscovering their culture's traditional ways of healing while learning about dietary supplements and complementary therapies from their neighbors, communities, the media, and their practitioners.Learning activities for cognitive development many are adopting integrative health practices to improve their health and wellbeing. Nurses have a centuries-old heritage of leading communities in the discovery of safe and effective means of incorporating traditional healing practices, such as herbal remedies, used in self-care and patient-care with emerging biomedical and technology-based modalities and practices.Learning activities for cognitive development more acute and critical care nurses have reported that they also use various forms of complementary therapies in their own self-care to "decrease stress and enhance health and well-being." this course will provide nurses with an overview of dietary supplements and complementary therapies so that they can mindfully participate with their patients in decision making and continue nursing's heritage of demonstrating the art of integrative nursing.Learning activities for cognitive development

Echinacea is a plant in the asteraceae or daisy family (figure 1) commonly known as coneflower. Three species of echinacea are used medicinally and are used in dietary supplements.Learning activities for cognitive development garlic has been used to protect against plague, jaundice, convulsions, hemorrhoids, and melancholy (culpeper, 1990). The bulb is always chopped or pounded and then taken in food or honey or made into a syrup.Learning activities for cognitive development garlic juice boiled in milk was drunk to expel intestinal worms (grieve, 1971). Early american eclectic physicians placed poultices of garlic cloves along the spine and on the chest of infants suffering from pneumonia and drops of garlic-infused olive oil in the ears for earache and deafness (felter and lloyd, 1983).Learning activities for cognitive development it was also used during world war I and world war II to prevent gangrene (block, 1985). In traditional chinese medicine, garlic bulbs with purple skins are thought to demonstrate the most effective action against microbes and amoebic infection (bensky and gamble, 1993).This course will discuss the uses, effectiveness, and safety of echinacea and garlic.Learning activities for cognitive development

This course addresses some of the more common age-related health concerns, including elder abuse, memory changes, and common chronic conditions associated with aging, and discusses how healthcare professionals can help older adults manage these conditions.Learning activities for cognitive development it is important for nurses to be aware of the factors that interfere with successful aging and the factors that encourage a healthy lifestyle.Learning activities for cognitive development means of coping with loss, disability, and chronic conditions are discussed along with measures that promote a healthy lifestyle. Depression and options for its treatment are described, as well as prevention.Learning activities for cognitive development because the incidence of cancer increases with age, information on cancer symptoms and detection is presented. Prevention and treatment of such common problems as hearing loss, hypertension, and incontinence - as well as coping with these conditions - are also discussed.Learning activities for cognitive development because stroke, arthritis, and osteoporosis all have the potential to negatively affect functional status, these conditions are also reviewed.Learning activities for cognitive development