New Mexico Nurse CE Renewal Bundle

The learning objectives of the courses within this package include:

Domestic Violence

• Identify groups at high risk for domestic violence
• Describe the common characteristics of both domestic violence victims and perpetrators
• Identify common warning signs of domestic violence
• Describe best practices in screening and reporting domestic violence and assessing the needs of domestic violence victims

Alzheimer's Disease

• List three diagnostic tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia
• Describe three non-medical interventions to aid patients with dementia
• Discuss the risks and benefits of medications used to treat behavior disturbances in dementia

Hypertension: A Review of the Silent Killer

• Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension
• Identify four risk factors for developing hypertension
• Describe how hypertension may damage other organs
• Explain lifestyle changes that may be used to treat primary hypertension

An Introduction to Opioid Use Disorders

• Name the new diagnosis designated to opioid abuse and/or dependence in the DSM-V
• Identify signs of opioid abuse and overdose
• Name the three symptoms signs found in the Opioid Overdose Triad
• Discuss the initial treatment of an opioid overdose

The Trials and Tribulations of Tinnitus

• Describe what tinnitus is, and identify 2 types and 3 subtypes
• Identify demographic groups at particular risk of developing tinnitus
• Discuss causes or associated conditions and their impact on patient care
• Explain elements of nursing assessment required by these patients and the types of interventions that may be helpful

Should I try Ketamine?

• Identify 3 possible sources of patient education from which the patient might learn of ketamine therapy
• Discuss 2 potential benefits and risks of ketamine therapy in the treatment of depressive disorder
• Describe the bioavailability levels of ketamine when administered intravenously, intramuscularly, intranasally, and orally

HIV AIDS

• Describe the stages of HIV infection and their clinical manifestations
• Identify populations at high risk for HIV infection
• Describe current methods of testing for HIV
• Describe legal considerations related to HIV testing

Human Trafficking for the Healthcare Provider

• Identify common misconceptions regarding human trafficking
• Identify risk factors that may contribute to someone becoming a victim of human trafficking
• Describe common tactics used by perpetrators of human trafficking to recruit victims
• Understand how to document findings from victims of human trafficking

Pain and Symptom Management

• Discuss how to address and assess pain
• Describe the principles of safe, effective, evidence-based pain management
• Define pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain

Medical Errors

• Define an adverse event
• Explain the importance of near misses in preventing future medical errors
• Define a sentinel event
• Explain how errors are analyzed and the role of Root Cause Analysis in this process