Posttraumatic Embitterment Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The COVID-19 Era

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Posttraumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can create disequilibrium within the mind and spirit in the post COVID-19 pandemic era. Both disorders have defining signs and symptoms. PTSD is triggered by a terrifying significant event whereas PTED is correlated with staff shortage, conflict and interprofessional dissonance. This intermediate-level presentation utilizes tools and checklists to self-identify symptoms and institute measures to improve health.

Objectives

Compare and contrast the etiologies and physical and mental manifestations of PTED and PTSD.
Employ the PTED Self-Rating Scale and the PTSD Checklist to correlate criteria and rate the degree of severity with PTED and PTSD.
Apply treatment strategies for PTED and PTSD in order to survive, thrive and create healthy work environments.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.