Understanding Lupus Nephritis

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Lupus Nephritis (LN) 
3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 
4. Lupus Nephritis: Epidemiology/Statistical Evidence 
5. Kidney Function – What do normal kidneys do? 
6. Pathophysiology of Lupus Nephritis 
7. Clinical Presentation 
   1. Signs and Symptoms 
   2. Classifications
8. Diagnosis 
9. Treatment 
   1. Goals 
   2. Medications 
   3. Guidelines 
10. Complications 
11. Screening 
12. Patient Education 
13. Resources 
14. 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 ​​Understanding Lupus Nephritis​. 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:

1. Discuss the prevalence and epidemiology of lupus nephritis among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
2. Recognize the presentation of a patient with lupus nephritis.
3. Summarize interprofessional team strategies for improving care and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis.

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

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.