Personal Perspective: A Day in the Life of an ICU Nurse Recovering from ICU Delirium

Activity Summary

Delirium is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Evidence-based strategies are necessary for prevention in the critical care setting. In this session, a critical care nurse with a history of delirium while mechanically ventilated shares her experience navigating long-term cognitive effects in her daily nursing practice. Learn how her story strengthened her personal rationale for being a nurse and how you can apply expert, evidence-based strategies to prevent delirium.

Objectives

Identify delirium prevention strategies.
Discuss early signs and symptoms of ICU delirium.
Describe the importance of attention to neurocognitive effects beyond the acute phase of the illness.

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.