Course
Laminectomy After Care and Pain Management
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Maura Buck BSN, RN
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will have a solid foundation and understanding of surgical laminectomy and the importance of pain management post-procedure. They will be able to discuss and address pain management strategies, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, along with post-operative care. This course will provide an overview of safe opiate use and cessation post-laminectomy.
Learners will have a comprehensive understanding of nursing considerations related to laminectomy patients and pertinent patient education. Nurses taking this course will also gain an understanding of contraindications for laminectomy along with associated risks. Emerging trends will also be reviewed.
This course is designed for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs who manage patients receiving or who have received a laminectomy. This includes but is not limited to Surgical, PACU, ED, Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, or ICU nurses.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Laminectomy Overview
- Laminectomy Contraindications
- Laminectomy Risks
- Pain Management
- Pharmacological
- Non-pharmacological
- Surgical Aftercare
- Nursing Considerations
- Patient & Family Education
- Emerging Trends
- Conclusion
- References
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 Laminectomy After Care and Pain Management. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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:
- Discuss the purpose and indications involved in a laminectomy.
- Recognize common complications associated with laminectomy and outline nursing interventions to address these risks.
- Summarize strategies for assessing and managing pain in laminectomy patients, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
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: January 20, 2028
Course Offering: #449