After the Bleeding Stops: Psychological Effects Which Burden Patients with Gunshot Wounds

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

The damage of firearm violence in the United States is an ever-escalating public health concern. Patients who survive the bullets that pierce their bodies may never fully recover from the psychological effects of their gunshot wounds. This presentation discusses the current and newest research on the impact of psychological care on these patients. Nurses have a window of opportunity to listen, support and create an atmosphere of stability and hope for the patients and their families.

Objectives

Examine challenges nurses face with their assessment of patients who experience psychological effects specific to nonfatal gunshot wounds.
Develop an interdisciplinary plan of care to prevent long-term complications and recidivism in patients experiencing gunshot wounds.
Support research on gun violence as a public health crisis and utilize the window of opportunity to support patients during their recovery.

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.