Women’s Health: Endometriosis

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Author: Amanda Marten, MSN, FNP-C 

Course Overview

Healthcare professionals, including RNs and APRNs, should know endometriosis’s clinical signs and symptoms. Since this disease often takes several years to diagnose and treat, prompt identification and treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes. This course reviews endometriosis, its risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, assessment, diagnostics, management, and treatment for all levels of nursing. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Epidemiology 
  4. Etiology/Pathogenesis 
  5. Anatomy and Pathophysiology 
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
  7. Physical Examination/Assessment 
  8. Diagnostic Tests 
  9. Management and Treatment 
  10. Prognosis and Clinical Impact 
  11. Nursing Considerations 
  12. Research 
  13. Conclusion  

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 etiology and epidemiology of endometriosis 
  2. Describe the anatomy and pathophysiology related to endometriosis 
  3. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of endometriosis 
  4. Summarize diagnostics tests related to endometriosis and how it is diagnosed 
  5. Differentiate medical versus surgical treatment options for endometriosis 
  6. Discuss fertility treatment options for patients with endometriosis 
  7. Summarize nursing considerations for patients with endometriosis 

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

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.