Palliative Care for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course
Tracking # 20-771375
What you'll learn
By the completion of this module, the learner should be able to:
- Define the distinguishing features of palliative care, compare and contrast to hospice care and end-of-life (EOL) care, and describe models of palliative care delivery.
- Discuss the eight domains of palliative care and the nurse’s role in care delivery as aligned with clinical practice guidelines.
- Identify the role of advance care planning (ACP) as a core aspect of palliative care and demonstrate understanding of the essential documents and features comprising ACP
Course overview
This module will focus on the components of palliative care and the palliative care delivery process with specific strategies and interventions for the nurse to utilize as a means to control distressing symptoms of serious illness, enhance comfort, and improve quality of life throughout the duration of the illness.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
1h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
1h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
1h
General
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
1h
Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment
Certified Hemodialysis Technician II
1h
Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment
Certified Medication Aide
1h
Continuing education related to medications and medication administration
Certified Medication Aide II
1h
Continuing education related to medications and medication administration
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems
Registered Nurse
1h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems