Flap Surgery: The Basics
Contact Hours: 2
Author(s):
Abbie Schmitt MSN, RN
What's included?
Course Overview
In this course, learners will explore various types of flap surgery, indications, surgical considerations, and nursing implications.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Flap Surgery: What is it?
- Types of Flap Surgeries
- Indications for Surgery
- Risks versus Benefits
- Preparing for Surgery
- Post-Operative Considerations
- Flap Dehiscence or Loss
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- List examples of indications for flap surgery.
- Summarize the risks and benefits of various flap surgeries.
- Discuss prevention and management strategies for flap dehiscence or loss of viability.
Accreditations and 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)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
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.
It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements 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
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.
Course created on: August 7, 2024
Course expires on: August 7, 2027
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Course expires on: August 7, 2027
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