West Virginia Mandatory On Responsible Opioid Prescribing, Chronic Pain And Addiction
Tracking # 20-408807
Course overview
The increased emphasis on management of pain to improve quality of life and functionality of people with chronic pain has contributed to a more than 220% increase in the number of opioid prescriptions being written. With increased availability of prescription pain medicine, there has been an increased risk of misuse and abuse. This educational activity will address issues related to the regulation, medical management, misuse, abuse, and diversion of controlled substances, addressing West Virginia Board of Examiners CE requirements for registered professional nurses mandated by Senate Bill 347.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
3h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
3h
General
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
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances, and Training and Administration an Opioid Antagonist
Registered Nurse
3h
Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances, and Training and Administration an Opioid Antagonist