Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 0.40
Expires Oct 15, 2026
Topics: MultiSystem, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
NTI Recorded Session NTI23270
Author(s): Abbye Solis, Jessica Peters
Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 0.40
Expires Oct 15, 2026
Topics: MultiSystem, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
This dynamic, advanced session describes the complexity and intricacies of care for the bariatric patient (BMI>30) in high-acuity ICU or PCUs. Current evidence for bariatric care is highlighted for the APP, including evidence-based pharmacology, nutrition management, best practices for mobility, airway management and hemodynamic monitoring. Attendees learn about how care for this specific patient population can influence multimorbidity, length of stay and critical care outcomes.Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.
Accreditation
The 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 1.00 contact hours.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.
DisclosureAny relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.
AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.
Refund PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.