Seizures and Epilepsy for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course
Tracking # 20-843810
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this exercise, the nurse will be prepared to:
- Identify the appropriate terms and definitions related to seizures and epilepsy.
- Consider the impact of epilepsy on healthcare in the US and worldwide.
- Formulate an understanding of the pathophysiology of seizures.
- Identify precipitating factors for seizures and epilepsy.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy.
- Discuss the management of a patient with seizures and epilepsy.
- Explore the self-management and education needed for patients with seizures and epilepsy.
Course overview
The purpose of this course is to examine the most common types of epilepsy and seizures across the lifespan, reviewing the incidence and prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
2.5h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2.5h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2.5h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
2.5h
General
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
2.5h
Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment
Certified Hemodialysis Technician II
2.5h
Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment
Certified Medication Aide
2.5h
Continuing education related to medications and medication administration
Certified Medication Aide II
2.5h
Continuing education related to medications and medication administration
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
Relating to professional nursing practice
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Relating to professional nursing practice