Managing Pain and Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman, MSN, RN​

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of the complex immune disorder Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Learners will explore the underlying mechanism, symptoms, diagnosis, evolving treatments, and the long-term physical, social, and psychological impacts of RA.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Case Study: Managing Pain and Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
  3. Definition
  4. Epidemiology
  5. Pathophysiology & Etiology
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  7. Management and Treatment
  8. Research Findings
  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. Identify the typical clinical presentation and symptoms of RA.
  2. Discuss the immune-mediated pathophysiology of RA, including the role of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors in its development.
  3. Evaluate current treatment modalities for RA, including the use of Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), biologic agents, and lifestyle modifications.

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.