Managing Blood Glucose Levels
Hours: 1.00
A major challenge in healthcare today is successfully controlling blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus. As part of the healthcare team, you will have a role in collaborating with other healthcare providers in order to help individuals control their blood glucose levels. This course will help you develop essential knowledge about diabetes mellitus and how to apply that knowledge when caring for individuals with diabetes mellitus.
A major challenge in healthcare today is successfully controlling blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus. As part of the healthcare team, you will have a role in collaborating with other healthcare providers in order to help individuals control their blood glucose levels. This course will help you develop essential knowledge about diabetes mellitus and how to apply that knowledge when caring for individuals with diabetes mellitus.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 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.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia 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 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Describe the methods used to monitor blood glucose levels.
Explain how to respond to hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic episodes.
Distinguish between the different types of insulin.
Distinguish between the different classes of oral diabetes medications.
Describe documentation requirements post administration of insulin and oral diabetes medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Understanding Diabetes Mellitus A. Diabetes Mellitus B. Types of Diabetes Mellitus C. Diabetes Management D. Review E. Summary Section 3: Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels A. Obtaining Blood Samples B. Blood Glucose Level C. Hemoglobin A1c D. Review E. Summary Section 4: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia A. Hyperglycemia B. Responding to Hyperglycemia C. Severe Hyperglycemia D. Hypoglycemia E. Responding to Hypoglycemia F. Severe Hypoglycemia G. Review H. Summary Section 5: Insulin A. Insulin Defined B. Current Recommendation of Insulin Dosing C. Types of Insulin D. Sliding Scale Insulin E. Insulin Pens Section 6: Guidelines for Administering Insulin A. Verify the MAR B. Preparing Insulin from Vials C. Drawing up 2 Types of Insulin in 1 Syringe D. Administration of Insulin E. Documentation of Insulin Administration F. Storing Insulin G. Review H. Summary Section 7: Medications for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus A. Types of Oral Medications for Type 2 Diabetes B. Documentation of Oral Diabetes Medications C. Injectable Medications for Type 2 Diabetes D. Review E. Summary Section 8: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributor C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
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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