Course
Time is Brain: Door-to-Needle Time
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Nellie Chinyanta
BSN-RN, CEN, MPH
In this course, we will discuss the importance of early recognition of stroke symptoms in improving the quality of care and client outcomes. When it comes to strokes, time is the brain. The more time goes on without treatment, the higher the risk of disability and potential mortality. As a healthcare provider, you must recognize what interventions are needed immediately after diagnosis.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Types of Strokes
- Epidemiology
- Time is Brain
- Emergency Stroke Management Terminology
- Door to Needle Time
- Diagnostic Testing
- Future Considerations
- 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 Door-to-Needle times. 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:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the types of strokes and how to recognize them.
- Discuss important emergency stroke management terminology
- Identify key concepts about “Door to Needle Time,” such as diagnostic testing and treatment
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: March 24, 2028
Course Offering: #668