Hematologic conditions affect patients of every age, can be acute or chronic, acquired or inherited, and range from very mild to life-threatening. Every organ and system within the body is affected by the hematological system; therefore, caring for a patient with a blood disorder can be challenging. Nurses should have a good understanding of hematological conditions and how to recognize their symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment and management strategies, and education patients need to optimize quality of life and prevent complications. This course is designed to equip nurses with the essential knowledge needed to care for patients with these conditions.
The goal of this course is to provide nursing professionals in the acute care setting with information regarding hematological disorders.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
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Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematological System
Hematological System
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
The Coagulation Process
Review
Summary
Section 3: Diagnostic Strategies
Complete Blood Count with Differential
Prothrombin Time
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
D-Dimer
Blood Smear
Review
Summary
Section 4: Hematological Disorders
Blood Disorders
Anemias
Blood Loss
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Megaloblastic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia
Thalassemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
Treatment
Polycythemia
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Hemophilia
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Staff Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNERebecca Smallwood, MBA, RN, has experience across multiple healthcare settings including: rural and urban acute care hospitals, public health, ambulatory surgery, higher education, and commercial healthcare learning organizations. Her roles have included: medical/surgical, ED, and OR Staff and Charge Nurse; Director of School Health Services/School Nurse; Public Health Epidemiology and Bioterrorism Preparedness Specialist; Infection Control Practitioner; Quality Management Specialist; Organizational Development Specialist and Educator. Prior to joining Relias as an acute care SME Writer in 2017 and Curriculum Designer in 2021, she provided consultation to Swank Healthcare and was the Director of Education Services for Health.edu, a division of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Rebecca earned a diploma in nursing from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Lubbock, Texas in 1989 and an MBA from Wayland Baptist University in 2010 with an emphasis in healthcare administration.
Disclosure: Rebecca Smallwood, MBA, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She is licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of New York. She obtained her OCN certification in 2008. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, within the Medical Surgical Division, mentoring nurses in renal and oncology specialties, and the role of nurse educator. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica earned a master’s degree in nursing education from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Disclosure: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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