Nutritional Assessment of the Elderly American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Discusses normal physiological aging, including socioeconomic status, acute and chronic illness, genetics, accessibility of care, climate and individual, nutritional habits. Demonstrates evaluation measures such as anthropometrics, biochemical and hematologic measures, evaluation of immune function, oral exam, polypharmacy evaluation, psychosocial factors and functional status. |
Feeding Dysfunction and Rehabilitation In the Elderly: The Nurse's Role American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Provides information for nurses on taking a feeding history, how to assess the patient" ability to feed himself, causes of feeding problems and interventions to resolve these difficulties. Positioning, referrals, and adaptive equipment are covered. An oral exam is performed and assessment of aspiration risk is done. Incorporates OBRA regulations. |
Functional Assessment of the Elderly Part I - Cognitive and Special Senses American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Prepares nurses to evaluate the functional abilities of elderly clients. Helps recognize age-related physiologic changes in cognitive and emotional capabilities. Defines skills and relates them to the corresponding activities of daily life: reading, writing, spending money, taking medication, and using the telephone. |
Functional Assessment of the Elderly Part II - Activities of Daily Living American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Prepares nurses to evaluate the functional abilities of elderly clients. Shows how to assess an elderly client's functions as changed by age and pathophysiology. Teaches how to use assessment data to plan appropriate nursing interventions. Covers activities of daily living such as eating, ambulation, toileting and grooming. |
| CE Approval: |
A. |
Dietitian CE credit can be applied for through the American Dietetic Association |
| B. |
Approved for CE credit for Certified Dietary Managers |
| C. |
Approved for nursing CE credit |
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How To Develop a Departmental Budget American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
In clear, easy-to-understand terms, this video defines and explains how to pan and prepare a budget, from the planning stage through implementation and feedback. The different methods used to plan and evaluate a budget are discussed. |
Time Management Skills
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
This video explains how to budget and manage
your time wisely by using the total management planning concept. Causes and effects of poor time management are discussed. |
Effective Supervisor Skills
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Using discussions and vignettes, this video dentifies the five areas of a manager’s responsibilities that will help you deal with your employees and turn them into reprimanding,delegating, and oversupervising. |
Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Using realistic, healthcare-based examples, this video shows how conflicts can be resolved and how, if managed correctly, can lead to new options. The different types of conflicts are discussed; "I win-you lose," "lose-lose," and "win-win." |
Communication Skills
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Discussing the importance of communication in the hospital setting, this video demonstrates employee-employee and patient-employee communication skills through role-playing scenarios. |
Making Effective Presentations
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
This interactive program demonstrates the dos and don'ts of effective presentations. Step-by step you'll discover how to prepare, deliver, and wrap up an effective presentation. The video takes you from planning and rehearsing the presentation, through speaking from an outline, to using audiovisuals, to fine-tuning.
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| CE Approval: |
A. |
Dietitian CE credit can be applied for through the American Dietetic Association |
| B. |
Approved for CE credit for Certified Dietary Managers |
| C. |
Approved for nursing CE credit |
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Potential for Infection: Critical Care Challenge
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Reinforces the essentials for protecting the critically ill patient from the risk of infection. Covers host defenses, signs and symptoms, invading organisms, transmission modes and sources of infection. Pinpoints the most common sites for nosocomial infections and provides CDC guidelines for hand washing, choice of soaps and when to wear gloves. |
Nursing Management of Patients with Diabetes
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B
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Reviews the triad of modem diabetes treatment - diet exercise and medications. Describes Types I and II diabetes, blood glucose monitoring and guidelines for the management of hospitalized patients who are experiencing acute or chronic complications. |
Empowerment: Parts I and 11 American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Describes and explains, for all nurses, staff, and hospital administration, how an empowered environment can work toward the benefit of an entire hospital. Part I -takes the viewer inside two hospitals where empowerment is practiced; one through shared governance structure and the other through its philosophy and various committees. Part II - shows how nurse empowerment results in better employee satisfaction, customer service and cost effectiveness. |
Assessment of Complex Wounds (Part 1) American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Describes type of wounds, phases of wound healing, assessment and risk factors that can delay healing. Details the complete assessment including staging wounds and defining and documenting wound depth. Stresses the importance of identifying patients at risk." |
Management of Complex Wounds (Part 2)
American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Reviews the basics of wound assessment and focuses on the day to day management of wounds. Discusses the wide variety of wound care products available and explains how to choose the appropriate product for each step. |
| CE Approval: |
A. |
Dietitian CE credit can be applied for through the American Dietetic Association |
| B. |
Approved for CE credit for Certified Dietary Managers |
| C. |
Approved for nursing CE credit |
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Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers (Part 3) American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
Focuses on pressure ulcer prevention strategies, risk assessment, and early intervention techniques. Offers guidelines for the prevention of pressure ulcers and describes pressure relieving devices. Discusses staging of pressure ulcers based on depth of tissue damage and assessment of ulcers. Highlights the need for risk evaluation, prevention and careful planning and documentation. |
Preventing Malnutrition Dehydration and Invasive Treatments in the Geriatric Patient Geriatric Video Productions
CE approval: A, B, C |
Provides information about the prevention and treatment of nutritional and fluid deficiencies. Outlines the risk factors that may affect a geriatric patient. Discusses performing a thorough nutrition and hydration assessment including information specific to swallowing. Interventions that can improve an elderly patient's nutrition and hydration status are highlighted.
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Clinical Pathways Process - Developing the Pathway American Journal of Nursing
CE approval: A, B |
This video describes the clinical pathway process. It focuses on the high quality cost effective care that can be achieved by building and implementing successful guidelines. The importance of planning to ensure desired outcomes are met is emphasized. Direction is given to caregivers, patients and all healthcare team members involved in the process. |
| CE Approval: |
A. |
Dietitian CE credit can be applied for through the American Dietetic Association |
| B. |
Approved for CE credit for Certified Dietary Managers |
| C. |
Approved for nursing CE credit |
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