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Opioid Use in the Terminally Ill

Tracking # 20-1251132

$18.99

4.5 (2 ratings)
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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to

  1. Describe the impact that the opioid crisis has had on terminally ill patients.
  2. Summarize three fears associated with opioid use.
  3. List three opioids recommended for cancer-related pain.

Course overview

Opioid use in hospice is common to alleviate pain during the end stages of life. There are significant factors associated with the optimal use of these drugs and further interventions for these patients. This course is designed to equip learners with strategies for individual care plans for those with terminal illnesses and appropriate application of opioid use.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management

Nurse Practitioner

3h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

3h Responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management (RN)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

3h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Professional Nurse

3h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Licensed Mental Health Technician

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General
1h Pain & Symptom Management
1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h Pain & Symptom Management
1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
1h General

Registered Nurse

1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
1h Pain & Symptom Management
1h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
1h General
1h Pain & Symptom Management

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education related to non-cancer pain management
2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education related to non-cancer pain management
2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
1h Continuing education related to non-cancer pain management

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Related to prescribing controlled substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Related to prescribing controlled substances

Registered Nurse

3h Related to prescribing controlled substances

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances, and Training and Administration an Opioid Antagonist
2h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

2h Relating to professional nursing practice
1h Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances, and Training and Administration an Opioid Antagonist

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Nurse Specialist

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Registered Nurse

3h CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders

Disclosure statements

Use of Course Content. The courses provided by NCC are based on industry knowledge and input from professional nurses, experts, practitioners, and other individuals and institutions. The information presented in this course is intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals taking this course, for credit, from NCC. The information is designed to assist healthcare professionals, including nurses, in addressing issues associated with healthcare. The information provided in this course is general in nature and is not designed to address any specific situation. This publication in no way absolves facilities of their responsibility for the appropriate orientation of healthcare professionals. Hospitals or other organizations using this publication as a part of their own orientation processes should review the contents of this publication to ensure accuracy and compliance before using this publication. Knowledge, procedures or insight gained from the Student in the course of taking classes provided by NCC may be used at the Student’s discretion during their course of work or otherwise in a professional capacity. The Student understands and agrees that NCC shall not be held liable for any acts, errors, advice or omissions provided by the Student based on knowledge or advice acquired by NCC. The Student is solely responsible for his/her own actions, even if information and/or education was acquired from a NCC course pertaining to that action or actions. By clicking “complete” you are agreeing to these terms of use.

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