Course
Necrotizing Fasciitis: Treatment and Recovery
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Karson Carter BSN, RN, CPN
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare infection that rapidly progresses and destroys the deep soft tissue. This infection can develop quickly and aggressively over 24-48 hours. Patients with this disease process most likely require a higher level of care, such as critical care. This course is designed as an overview of necrotizing fasciitis and will touch on pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment. Whether you care for patients in an acute care setting or are looking for more understanding of this disease process, this course can be beneficial.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests and procedures
- Management and Treatment
- Nursing Roles
- 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis: Treatment and Recovery. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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:
- Identify several risk factors of necrotizing fasciitis.
- List signs and symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis.
- Describe how management and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis differ from that of other soft tissue infections.
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: September 18, 2027
Course Offering: #448