Managing ESRD and Dialysis
Hours: 0.50
Managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requires medication, lifestyle modifications, and treatments to prolong life. Dialysis is the most common treatment for later stages of renal disease. It comes with unique risks and side effects and requires specialized care. Understanding the challenges of ESRD and dialysis will help you improve the quality of life for those in your care. This course discusses the management of ESRD and the components of dialysis.
Managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requires medication, lifestyle modifications, and treatments to prolong life. Dialysis is the most common treatment for later stages of renal disease. It comes with unique risks and side effects and requires specialized care. Understanding the challenges of ESRD and dialysis will help you improve the quality of life for those in your care. This course discusses the management of ESRD and the components of dialysis.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 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 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 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 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify at least two management strategies for ESRD.
Discuss the use of dialysis in ESRD.
Outline:
Section 2: Managing End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
What Is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Complications Of Peritoneal Dialysis
Common Hemodialysis Challenges
Caring for a Person on Dialysis
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Disclosure: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN 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: Post-Acute Care.
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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