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Chronic Kidney Disease: Patient Education & Care

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This course provides nurses with an in-depth understanding of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including pathophysiology, staging, assessment, and evidence-based nursing care. Emphasis is placed on patient education, lifestyle management, medication adherence, and prevention of complications to improve patient outcomes.

Subject areas

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

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

4h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Disclosure statements

Credits: 4 Contact Hours (CE)

Format: Asynchronous, self-paced

Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Level: Intermediate

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Describe CKD pathophysiology and staging criteria 
  2. Identify risk factors and clinical manifestations 
  3. Interpret key diagnostic markers (e.g., GFR, creatinine, albuminuria) 
  4. Apply evidence-based nursing interventions 
  5. Educate patients on lifestyle modifications and treatment adherence 
  6. Recognize complications and implement prevention strategies 
  7. Support patients across CKD progression, including dialysis preparation