NTI

Concurrent C75M328

Buprenorphine in the Inpatient Setting: What the Direct Care Nurse Should Know

Facilitator(s): Michelle Ann Dedeo, DNP, RN, CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
Philadelphia Conference
Date Tuesday 5/23/2023
Time 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Room 113A
Available On Demand
From Monday 6/12/2023
To Tuesday 10/31/2023

Session Summary

Opioid addiction and dependence are growing in the United States. Understanding the current evidence and best practices for delivery of safe patient care in the inpatient setting is vital for direct care nurses assessing and managing addiction and withdrawal. Evidence-based opiate withdrawal scales are reviewed and case studies are incorporated to support education and learning for direct care nurses working with this patient population.

Objectives

  • Describe properties of buprenorphine and priorities for safe nursing practice.
  • Identify evidence-based practices for assessment of opiate withdrawal.
  • Review the pathophysiology and safe nursing care for opiate addiction and withdrawal.
Topics Behavioral/Psychosocial, Medication Management
Population Adult, Pediatric
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Disclosure

This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.

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Refund Policy

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