Stress and Immunity
Stress and immunity rely on each other’s alignment. They are forever in a teeter totter motion. Most stress is acute and normal. However, chronic stress can dysregulate these normal processes. Inflammation is the body’s first line of defense against any internal or foreign invader. However, stress can also cause both the primary (innate) and secondary (adaptive) immune systems to break down and lead to chronic inflammation and/or even a systemic inflammatory response that can be life-threatening (Son & Friedman, 2023).
In this course, you will first learn about the concepts and neuroendocrine foundations of stress. You will then learn more about the immune system as a primer to lastly learning further how stress can negatively impact the immune system.
Stress and immunity rely on each other’s alignment. They are forever in a teeter totter motion. Most stress is acute and normal. However, chronic stress can dysregulate these normal processes. Inflammation is the body’s first line of defense against any internal or foreign invader. However, stress can also cause both the primary (innate) and secondary (adaptive) immune systems to break down and lead to chronic inflammation and/or even a systemic inflammatory response that can be life-threatening (Son & Friedman, 2023). In this course, you will first learn about the concepts and neuroendocrine foundations of stress. You will then learn more about the immune system as a primer to lastly learning further how stress can negatively impact the immune system.
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 1.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.50 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Of Medical Examiners - Midwifery
Louisiana State Board Of Medical Examiners - Midwifery (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Midwives will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
New Hampshire Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Midwives will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 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 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recall the definition, symptoms, and types of stress.
Identify the main neuroendocrine components and pathophysiology pathways of stress.
Review the innate and adaptive immune systems, their main components, and functions.
Recognize the different immune-mediated responses to specific stressors.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Concepts of Stress
Revisiting Rachel
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Foundation of Stress
Neuroendocrine Pathophysiology
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Immune System
Primary and Learned Responses
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Stress-Immune Response
Unbalanced Teeter-Totter
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Shalla is a subject matter expert (SME)/writer for Relias. She completed her BSN and two undergraduate degrees with top honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shalla earned her dual MSN degrees from Johns Hopkins University with top honors. She also maintains her post-baccalaureate nurse educator certificate (NE-BC). Shalla’s tenure spans over 20 years of cross-functional leadership and direct clinical roles in healthcare, biopharma/biotech, government affairs, managed care/market access, nonprofit patient advocacy, and research. Her subject matter expertise is in rare, orphan, and complex diseases. Her sub-expertise is in immune-mediated diseases (rheumatology and immunology), genetics, neurology, hematology/oncology, several pediatric diseases, population/public health, and larger systemic healthcare affairs. Shalla is a published author with leading rare disease experts and a global speaker. She also sits on scientific, advocacy, and legislative advisory boards. She has led national advocacy and disease awareness campaigns, including speaking before congress, leading to the first-in-class rare disease biologic approval and investigative treatment protocols.
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; 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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