NTI Recorded Session NTI23328
Author(s): Michelle Dedeo
Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Expires Dec 31, 2025
Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial, Medication Management
Population: Adult, Pediatric
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
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.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
AccreditationAmerican 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
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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 PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.