Course
Organ and Tissue Donation
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN
In the organ and tissue donation process, nurses are vital in clinical care, but also as coordinators and educators, bridging the gap between organ procurement organizations, physicians, and donor families. They are essential to patients and the ethical management of potential donors, advocating for the needs and wishes of patients, and providing support to families during these challenging times. In this course, learners will explore the specifics of the nurse’s involvement at every stage of the donation process—from the identification of potential donors, based on clinical criteria for brain death or cardiac arrest, to post-transplant care and support. By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic role nurses play in the transplantation journey, equipped with the best practices to enhance donor management and increase successful transplantation outcomes.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Becoming a Donor
- Determination of Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria
- The Nurse’s Role in Organ and Tissue Donation
- Ethical Considerations
- Medical Management of Potential Donors Before Brain Death
- 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 Organ and Tissue Donation. 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:
- Explain the role of nurses in the pre-transplant, peri-transplant, and post-transplant phases.
- Discuss ethical considerations and the legal framework governing organ donation.
- Identify skills for effective communication and support strategies to assist families through the decision-making process.
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 19, 2027
Course Offering: #458