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Amniocentesis Planning and Recovery

Tracking # 20-1306351

$14.50

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, the nurse will be able to:

  1. Define these terms: Amniocentesis, Amniotic Fluid, Trisomy, Rh Sensitization, Ultrasound
  2. Evaluate for patient-specific amniocentesis indication
  3. Discuss the amniocentesis procedure in depth
  4. Apply understanding of amniocentesis, its risks and benefits to educate patients
  5. Explain the importance of amniotic fluid for fetal growth
  6. Recognize signs and symptoms of patient psychological/psychosomatic considerations
  7. Analyze the varying risks and complications of the procedure
  8. Compare and distinguish amongst the most commonly and uncommonly performed tests
  9. Evaluate the ethical implications of performing tests that may reveal genetic abnormalities and how these results may influence medical decisions.
  10. Support patients and their families through thorough education.

Course overview

This paper aims to discuss the planning, execution, and recovery post-procedure of amniocentesis. This course provides a comprehensive overview of amniocentesis, an invasive prenatal procedure for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Readers will learn definitions, indications, risks, and benefits associated with amniocentesis. The course emphasizes the importance of thorough and effective patient education, informed consent, and post-procedural care to ensure psychological well-being and patient safety. Readers will be equipped to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and guide patients through the entire journey of amniocentesis.

Subject areas

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

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board

Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Dermatology Contact Hours

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

1.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1.5h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1.5h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h Clinical Management of Patients

Registered Nurse

1.5h Clinical Management of Patients

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1.5h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

1.5h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

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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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