Course
ESRD and Hemodialysis for the Med-Surg Nurse
Contact Hours Awarded: 6
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Course Overview
Author: Edith Fomuso
RN, MSN, CCM, DPM
This course is designed for the med-surg nurse who wants to better understand what goes on during hemodialysis. A brief overview of the pathophysiology, epidemiology and etiology of ESRD will be discussed to help the nurse recognize how to best care for this patient population.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Definition
- Epidemiology/Statistical Evidence
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology/Causes
- What is Hemodialysis?
- Indications for Hemodialysis
- Pre-Procedure
- Procedure
- Aftercare/Monitoring
- Complications
- Medications/Treatments
- Patient Education
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss ESRD and Hemodialysis for the Med-Surg Nurse. It will take the average learner 360 minutes to complete and awards 6 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and hemodialysis.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize and manage complications associated with hemodialysis.
- Demonstrate being equipped with the knowledge and communication skills necessary to educate patients about ESRD and hemodialysis.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: August 29, 2027
Course Offering: #292