Hypertension (HTN) Management Updates

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman RN, BS, MA, MSN

Course Overview

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the current changes and management in hypertension diagnosis and treatment guidelines. An overview of new, evidence-based medications and other interventions will also be discussed.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Statistical Evidence/Epidemiology
  3. Etiology/Pathophysiology of Hypertension
  4. Diagnostic and Screening tools
  5. Medication Management
  6. Other Interventions
  7. Upcoming Research
  8. Awareness and Patient Education
  9. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the prevalence, incidence, and trends of HTN within broader public health dynamics.
  2. Identify potential cases of hypertension and screen individuals at risk, fostering interventions and mitigating adverse outcomes through prompt diagnosis.
  3. Discuss management strategies for individuals with hypertension, including medication management, other interventions, and emerging research.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. 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.