Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
Pharmacology Hours 0.30
Expires Nov 15, 2026
Topics: Pharmacology, Renal, Sepsis
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Mortality and morbidity from sepsis/septic shock remains high. Simultaneous development of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury negatively impacts clinical courses. Immediate identification and intervention improve outcomes. This intermediate-level presentation reinforces the critical care APRN’s foundational knowledge of sepsis/septic shock, describes the phenomenon of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury and explores options to manage care based on recent evidence-grounded theory.Objectives
- Classify sepsis-associated acute kidney by definition and diagnostic criteria to recognize those requiring nursing intervention.
- Discuss the impact of pharmacologic therapies including diuretics, vasoactives and antibiotics on sepsis-associated-acute kidney injury.
- Construct evidence-supported, theory-grounded clinical decision pathways to improve the quality of care provided by APRNs in the ICU.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
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 1.25 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.