Kentucky RN & LPN CE Renewal Package

At the end of this package, licensees will be able to:

Older Adult Care: Geriatrics

• Summarize current demographic characteristics of the older adult population
• Describe common health conditions and major age-related physiologic and cognitive changes in older adults
• Describe prevention and treatment recommendations for common health conditions in older adults and summarize the goals of care
• Recognize risk factors and signs of elder abuse, including common reporting requirements
• Discuss end-of-life issues that affect individuals and caregivers

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

• Define pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the prevalence of pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the long-term consequences of pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify common causes of pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify both victim and perpetrator risk factors for pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify the most common injuries associated with pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the assessment and treatment protocols for pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify steps that can be taken to reduce the incidence of pediatric abusive head trauma

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Assessment and Treatment Strategies

• Recognize the 4 behaviors that commonly comprise intimate partner violence (IPV) along with 3 mental health conditions and at least 3 physical health issues that often co-occur with it
• Utilize a brief screening measure to assess for IPV and clinically recognize at least 6 risk factors for the development and maintenance of IPV
• Incorporate elements from 5 theory- and evidence-based interventions into clinical work in the IPV arena
• Provide victims of partner violence with at least 10 outlets for specialized health and legal resources

Kentucky Nursing: Domestic Violence

• Define domestic violence
• Describe the various categories of domestic violence
• Identify underlying motivating factors that contribute to domestic violence
• Describe the prevalence of domestic violence in the United States
• Describe the phases of the domestic abuse cycle
• Identify groups at high risk for domestic violence
• Describe common characteristics of both domestic violence victims and perpetrators
• Identify common warning signs of domestic violence
• Describe best practices in screening for domestic violence and assessing the needs of domestic violence victims
• Identify the role of the health care professional in reporting domestic violence and assisting victims