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Right and Left Sided Strokes

Contact Hours Awarded: 3

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Course Overview

Right and Left Sided Strokes

Author: Abbie Schmitt, MSN-Ed, RN

This course provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of the differences between right and left-sided strokes, focusing on pathophysiology, symptoms, and nursing care for each type of stroke. Learners will review how to perform stroke assessments, identify which side of the brain is affected, and implement appropriate interventions. Intended for the LPN/LVN, RN, and APRN, the course also covers stroke prevention strategies, post-stroke rehabilitation, and client and family education.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Review of Stroke Pathophysiology 
  3. Epidemiology 
  4. Etiology 
  5. General Clinical Presentation: Signs and Symptoms 
  6. Right-Sided Strokes 
  7. Left-Sided Strokes 
  8. Assessment and Diagnostic Tools 
  9. Nursing Interventions 
  10. Management Strategies 
  11. Rehabilitation  
  12. Activity: Stroke Obstacle Course (Routine) 
  13. 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 Right and Left Sided Strokes. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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:

  1. Explain the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes 
  2. Differentiate between the effects of right and left-sided strokes in terms of motor function, sensory, and cognition deficits. 
  3. Apply nursing interventions for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. 
  4. Develop individualized rehabilitation plans, including physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST) based on the side and severity of the stroke. 
  5. Provide client-centered education on stroke risk factors, preventive measures, and recognizing early stroke symptoms. 

Target Audience

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

Requirement 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

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 created on: February 24, 2025

Course Expires on: February 24, 2028

Course Offering: #611

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