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Recognizing Deterioration: Sepsis, Shock, Stroke

Tracking # 20-1373102

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Course overview

This advanced-level course equips nurses with the clinical judgment and rapid assessment skills necessary to recognize early and late signs of patient deterioration related to sepsis, shock, and stroke. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, subtle clinical cues, evidence-based screening tools, and time-sensitive interventions that 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

5h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

5h General

Registered Nurse

5h General

Disclosure statements

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

Level: Advanced

Format: Asynchronous, self-paced (LMS-ready)

Total CE Hours: 5.0

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

  1. Differentiate early vs. late signs of deterioration in sepsis, shock, and stroke 
  2. Apply evidence-based screening tools (e.g., qSOFA, NIHSS, BEFAST) 
  3. Interpret clinical data to identify worsening patient status 
  4. Prioritize nursing interventions for time-sensitive emergencies 
  5. Communicate deterioration effectively using structured frameworks (SBAR) 
  6. Recognize system-level barriers and improve response times