Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Hours: 1.25
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden and temporary loss of kidney function, with or without permanent kidney damage. AKI is also associated with an increased incidence of hospitalization and mortality.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden and temporary loss of kidney function, with or without permanent kidney damage. AKI is also associated with an increased incidence of hospitalization and mortality.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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.
Nurses will receive 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
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.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify anatomical structures that contribute to normal kidney functioning.
Describe acute kidney injury signs, symptoms, and nursing care.
Discuss examination strategies that can lead to early identification of renal compromise.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Background
Introduction
Renal Anatomy
Kidney Function
AKI Diagnosis and Stages
Causes and Risk Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Nursing Care and Treatment
Treatment
Nursing Care
Review
Summary
Section 4: Case Studies
Mrs. Kirkwood
Sepsis Associated-AKI (SA-AKI)
Cardiac Catheterization and Contrast-Induced AKI
Mr. Benner
Rhabdomyolysis
Mrs. Reardon
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Zeliha has extensive experience in critical care nursing in acute care hospitals, including cardiac intensive care and medical intensive care units. She has served in various roles, such as lung transplant coordinator, educator, preceptor, charge nurse, and code nurse. Additionally, Zeliha has worked on several quality initiatives for the ICU, such as infection control, cardiac education, and nursing onboarding. She earned a bachelor of science in nursing from Saint John University in Rochester, New York. She has a master of science in nursing and a master’s in clinical nurse leadership (CNL) from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also a certified critical care nurse (CCRN). Disclosure: Zeliha Ozen, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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