Adult Sleep Disorders | Beyond Sleep Apnea

Course overview

This learning activity equips nurses to identify, assess, and manage adult sleep disorders beyond obstructive sleep apnea, including chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and parasomnias. Participants will learn to conduct comprehensive sleep assessments using validated screening tools and implement evidence-based interventions, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) components and sleep hygiene education. The course addresses sleep disorders' bidirectional relationships with metabolic and psychiatric conditions, integration of emerging digital health technologies, and development of individualized care plans for patients with complex comorbidities.