Course
Watchman Device
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Elaine Enright, ADN, BSN, RN
The Watchman is a device implanted in the heart to protect clients from developing and releasing blood clots. Intended for LPN/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs, this course will provide an overview of the Watchman device, identify the types of clients who may qualify for the device, describe the procedure for implantation, and summarize the nurse’s role in client education, and pre- and post-operative care.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Etiology and Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation
- Types of Atrial Fibrillation
- Historical Implications of Atrial Fibrillation
- Treatments
- Left Atrial Appendage
- The Watchman
- Research
- 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 Watchman Device . It will take the average learner 120 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:
- List an indication for the Watchman device.
- Describe the procedure for inserting the Watchman device.
- Summarize the nurse’s role in educating and supporting the client with a Watchman device.
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: January 23, 2028
Course Offering: #623