NTI Recorded Session NTI23342
Author(s): Rose Bruce
Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 1.00
Expires Dec 31, 2025
Topics: Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
This activity includes information related to the use of sedative agents. Evidence shows that minimizing sedation is associated with reduced mortality, less delirium and shorter length of stay. Please refer to the latest guidelines, or SCCM for implementation guidelines.
Session participants gain a through understanding of the history of ketamine and enhanced knowledge for the multiple considerations for using ketamine to manage both pain and sedation, as well as other off-label uses in the critical care and acute care settings. Participants learn to understand risks, benefits and nursing implications when using ketamine for their patients.
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.