The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with transdermal medication patches and their use. Information about the transdermal drug delivery system is presented e.g., how it works, application, advantages and disadvantages, and common types of transdermal medication patches. The course engages learners in learning how to assist residents with application and removal of transdermal patches, as well as precautions, common errors, and other complications that may arise.
Cynthia McDaniel MSN RN, is a nurse and administrative consultant in long term care. She is the CEO of ElderWise Inc, a senior living consulting and education group. Cynthia has worked as a nurse consultant for the States of Oregon and Washington, a geriatric care manager, a regional director of clinical operations for a senior living company, and an assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing. Her research in assisted living focused on the characteristics of residents in assisted living communities and the role of the nurse in assisted living. Cynthia holds a Master's of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University in nursing education. She is a Fellow of the Sigma Theta Tau/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy. Disclosure: Cynthia McDaniel, MSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN
Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN, was a subject matter expert for Relias. She has 25 years of healthcare experience in both acute and post-acute healthcare environments. Her experience includes leadership and management across the healthcare spectrum. She has owned and operated an assisted living business. Carlson's clinical practice includes acute care, long-term acute care, home health and hospice. Carlson has served for over a decade in various board positions for State Nursing Associations, including president. She has been a nurse planner for multiple continuing education events and has experience as a leader in the design and implementation of an ANCC-CNE accredited approver unit for a multi-state nursing consortium. Carlson is certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse. Disclosure: Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Jennifer Mensik, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Jennifer S. Mensik, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN is currently the Division Director of Care Management at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon and an instructor for Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Jennifer previously served as vice president for CE Programming at OnCourse Learning and currently serves as a Consultant for OnCourse Learning. Dr. Mensik earned a PhD in Nursing from the University of Arizona College of Nursing with a major focus in health systems and a minor in public administration from the Eller College of Management. Disclosure: Jennifer Mensik, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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