Continuing Education for Nurses in Nebraska

Nebraska Advanced Practice Nursing CE Package – 46 Hours

• New Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension (4 hrs)
  Course expiration date: 1/10/2022
  
  This course is intended to provide a hypertension treatment overview. Safe and effective prescribing decisions must be guided by an in-depth understanding of each agent: how it works, how to dose it, anticipated adverse events, drug interactions, etc. When combination drugs are included, there may be as many as 200 different pharmacological options (both individual agents, as well as combination products) that are approved by the FDA for treatment of hypertension. As a result, this course is designed only to highlight the major categories of therapeutics by identifying key products and characterizing them as a class. In an attempt to provide perspective, an effort was made to provide highlights of clinically meaningful outcomes studies for the various drug classes.
• Chronic Kidney Disease: Complications and Pharmacological Interventions (2 hrs)
  Course expiration date: 1/17/2021
  
  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often used as a broad term to describe many levels of decreased kidney function, from mildly decreased renal output to severe kidney failure. About 14% of the general population in the United States is affected by CKD. People with chronic kidney disease are also at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, which occurs in nearly 70% of CKD patients aged over 65 years. It is imperative that nurses acquire the knowledge necessary to provide the best possible nursing care for patients with, or at risk for, CKD. This course provides information about normal kidney function, the impact of CKD on kidney function, complications associated with CKD, and the medications used to treat CKD.
• Suicide Assessment and Prevention for Health Professionals (4 hrs)
  Course expiration date: 4/19/2021
  
  According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (2016), suicide is a serious public health problem that has long-lasting effects not only on the individual, but also on the family and on the community. In addition, statistics from the CDC (2016) clearly outline that beginning with the 10-14 age group until the age of 65 years, suicide is in the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. In the United States one individual dies by suicide every eight hours (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2017). This course provides information about the background and statistical data of suicide within the US, etiology of suicide, suicide risk assessment, treatment and management, as well as risk of imminent harm with communication strategies, with a special focus on the veteran population.
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis: Prophylactics and Clinical Updates (5 hrs)
  Course expiration date: 5/11/2021
  
  This educational program is designed to provide an overview of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, covering important information related to their history, epidemiology, symptoms, complications, prevention and potential treatments. Since the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, (DTaP and Tdap) vaccine products are proven to be effective in preventing all three diseases, this course will describe their use in enough detail to facilitate its usage as a foundation of contemporary care.
• Prescribing Opioids and Pain-Management Monitoring for Nebraska Advanced Practice Nurses (5 hrs)

  Course expiration date: 9/4/2021

  In accordance withLegislature of Nebraska, Legislative Bill 788, Section 1, Sections 38-145, thiscourse meets the requirements for advanced practice nurse prescribers. As partof this five-hour course, two hours cover the prescription drug monitoringprogram in accordance with the Nebraska Department of Health & HumanServices guidelines.

• Crisis Resource Management for Nurses (3 hrs)
  Course expiration date: 2/13/2022
  
  After completing this course, the learner will be able to discuss how crisis resource management principles can be applied during an emergent situation.
• Clinical Advances in Oral Antihyperglycemic Medication and Insulin Pump Therapies (6 hrs)
  Course release date: 11/20/2019
  Course expiration date: 11/20/2022
  
  This medication rich course is for all nurses and advanced nurse practitioners responsible for prescribing oral antihyperglycemic medications and managing patients with diabetes.  The course provides the latest in oral antihyperglycemic medications and treatment options, including insulin pump therapies. 
• Management of Drug Challenges: Generic vs. Branded Drugs (4 hrs)
  Course release date: 8/20/2019
  Course expiration date: 8/20/2022
  
  This course is appropriate for all nurses and advanced practice nurses who have responsibility for managing or prescribing medications for select individuals.  The course addresses the history of brand versus generic drugs, the many controversies, the science behind the preparation differences, and the cost effectiveness of preventative care when using generic versus brand name drugs. 
• Managing Polypharmacy in Older Adults (4 hrs)
  Course release date: 12/9/2019
  Course expiration date: 12/9/2022
  
  This course presents the concept of polypharmacy, related definitions and concepts, its incidence, predictors of polypharmacy, consequences of polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic principles that relate to the elder population, drug classes and individual medications that cause the most risk, and evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage polypharmacy. Case studies are presented allowing for the application of concepts. 
• Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders: Clinical Challenges and Psychopharmacology (7 hrs)
  Course release date: 2/12/2019
  Course expiration date: 2/12/2022
  
  This course is designed for both staff nurses, as well as advanced practice nurses (APNs). Staff nurses, including those working in medical areas, will see patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Due to medical and psychiatric comorbidities, these patients have complex prescription medication regimens.  For APNs, this course will support and enhance your knowledge of diagnosing psychiatric disorders and increase your confidence for prescribing psychotropic medications to adult patients. In addition, the course addresses challenging clinical situations and strategies for appropriate interventions.  Case studies, based on real patients are presented throughout, with recommended treatment and management strategies.
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 for Nursing Professionals (2 hrs)
  Course release date: 3/11/2020
  Course expiration date: 9/11/2021
  
  Coronavirus, caused by COVID-19, is a rapidly developing disease.  As this disease continues to expand and engulf communities across the United States, it is critical that healthcare professionals become informed of the national standards of care provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other authorative agencies.  This course provides the latest standardized information that is known about the identification, care, and prevention of the disease.  

Nebraska Nursing CE Package – 30 Hours

• Pediatric Health and Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition (20 hrs)
  Course release date: 2/18/2019
  Course expiration date: 2/18/2022
  
  This course provides a collection of information for a comprehensive, subjective pediatric health history, performing a systematic physical examination, and understanding common pediatric conditions.  The course not only provides an introduction to pediatric health assessment for nurses with limited pediatric experience, but also serves as a refresher course for nurses caring for children in a variety of healthcare settings.  
• Horizontal Violence in the Workplace (6 hrs)

  Course expiration date: 1/28/2022

  Bullying and horizontal violence in the workplace occurs far too often.  Whether between professionals of a single discipline or among different disciplines, the consequences of bullying and horizontal violence are the same. This course will provide an overview of horizontal violence, characteristics of both abusers and victims, and how to reduce the prevalence of horizontal violence in the workplace.

• Crisis Resource Management for Nurses (3 hrs)
  Course expiration date: 2/13/2022
  
  After completing this course, the learner will be able to discuss how crisis resource management principles can be applied during an emergent situation.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Identification and Drug Therapies (4 hrs)
  Course release date: 8/13/2019
  Course expiration date: 8/13/2022
  
  This course provides a detailed review of the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for advanced practice nurses who have responsibilities that encompass all aspects of primary and specialized care.  
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 for Nursing Professionals (2 hrs)
  Course release date: 3/11/2020
  Course expiration date: 9/11/2021
  
  Coronavirus, caused by COVID-19, is a rapidly developing disease.  As this disease continues to expand and engulf communities across the United States, it is critical that healthcare professionals become informed of the national standards of care provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other authorative agencies.  This course provides the latest standardized information that is known about the identification, care, and prevention of the disease.  

Geriatric Bundle – 18 Contact Hours

• Geriatric Assessment, 2nd Edition (11 hrs)
  Course release date: 2/20/2018
  Course expiration date: 2/28/2021
  
  This course provides nurses working with older adults in a variety of settings, including the community, acute, psychiatric, and long-term care, and at various points in transitions of care, with a solid foundation for assessing older adults across the healthcare continuum in the context of health, wellness, and chronic illness.  Assessments covered follow the domains for the older adult that can impact quality of life including: emotional, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, economic, family dynamics, care giving, and safety. The course discusses common geriatric conditions and syndromes – cognitive impairment, delirium, incontinence, malnutrition, falls, gait disorders, pressure ulcers, sleep disorders, sensory deficits, fatigue, and dizziness – that can have a significant impact on quality of life and disability.  
• Ethical Practices with Older Adults, 2nd Edition (5 hrs)
  Course release date: 3/29/2018
  Course expiration date: 3/31/2021
  
  This course highlights the ethical issues that older adults and their families face as these individuals near the end-of-life, particularly in light of advances in medical technologies. The course presents the ethical frameworks and principles used to resolve ethical problems, identifies major ethical issues nurses face as their older adult patients make healthcare decisions, and provides a model for addressing ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings.
• Care, Compassion, and End-of-Life Issues (2 hrs)
  Course release date: 4/9/2020
  Course expiration date: 4/9/2023
  
  The principles of end-of-life care focus on providing the best possible care and emotional support for patients and families with compassion and respect for the dignity of the patient.  This course presents information regarding standards and competencies of palliative nursing practice, body changes as death nears, physical comfort measures at the end-of-life, factors relating to advance directives, and cultural considerations when providing end-of-life care.

Professional Practice Bundle – 12 Contact Hours

• Communication in Healthcare (4 hrs)
  Course release date: 6/28/2018
  Course expiration date: 6/30/2021
  
  This course discusses the fundamentals of communication science, impediments to effective communication in healthcare settings, and evidence-based strategies to improve communication with patients.  The course also presents nurses with evidence-based strategies to improve the effectiveness of their communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• The Business of Healthcare (4 hrs)
  Course release date: 12/20/2018
  Course expiration date: 11/30/2021
  
  This course provides nurses with a foundation of the elements comprising the business of the healthcare industry, including how care is reimbursed. An overview of the current state of healthcare organizations and healthcare quality is provided as is content related to the cost of care, healthcare reform, care transitions, and consumer engagement. 
• Interprofessional Collaboration and Teamwork (4 hrs)
  Course release date: 2/21/2019
  Course expiration date: 2/21/2022
  
  The course provides the historical and contextual framework with current, evidence-based information for healthcare team members on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for successful interprofessional collaboration and teamwork. Core competencies for interprofessional collaboration are discussed. Interprofessional education is critical for ensuring that nurses are prepared to collaborate with team members across disciplines once they enter clinical practice and beyond. 

Pediatric Bundle – 15 Contact Hours

• Childhood Obesity: Health Effects and Approaches to Treatment, 2nd Edition (5 hrs)
  Course release date: 12/20/2018
  Course expiration date: 8/31/2021
  
  This course provides nurses with a comprehensive overview of the scope, health effects, and approaches to treatment of childhood obesity. Assessments for obesity, associated medical conditions, and the challenges clinicians face when promoting prevention strategies are discussed.
• Managing Asthma in Children (2 hrs)
  Course release date: 5/8/2018
  Course expiration date: 1/31/2021
  
  This course presents the application of asthma management in childhood, from infancy through adolescence.  A discussion of natural history sets the stage for comprehending the presentation of asthma at different ages. Variations in care are discussed from a developmental and family perspective. 
• Mental Health Assessment of the Pediatric Patient, 2nd Edition (3 hrs)
  Course release date: 10/3/2018
  Course expiration date: 10/31/2021
  
  This course provides an overview of common pediatric mental health issues, including descriptions of the signs and symptoms for particular conditions, indicators of a psychiatric emergency, and appropriate treatment interventions for each case presented. Early diagnosis and intervention can critically affect positive outcomes of pediatric mental health disorders, making the accurate and comprehensive assessment of the pediatric patient’s mental health a crucial component of each pediatric examination.
• Initial Physical Assessment of the Newborn, 2nd Edition (5 hrs)
  Course release date: 6/14/2018
  Course expiration date: 6/30/2021
  
  This course provides current evidence-based recommendations on how to perform an initial assessment of the newborn.