RN Skills Refresher Course, Spring 2024

Add to Calendar RN Skills Refresher Course, Spring 2024 5/1/2024 8:30:00 AM 6/30/2024 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://rutgers.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=21448 Description: This course is designed to provide inactive nurses with an update of both the theoretical content and clinical practice needed to return to employment in nursing. Content will include the nursing process, nursing assessment, legal-ethical issues, common IV and drug therapy and medical- surgical conditions encountered in contemporary practice. Participants can expect to received up-to-date information... Online and In-Person at RWJ Hospital false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 8:30 AM - Sunday, June 30, 2024, 5:00 PM, Online and In-Person at RWJ Hospital

Overview

This course is designed to provide inactive nurses with an update of both the theoretical content and clinical practice needed to return to employment in nursing. Content will include the nursing process, nursing assessment, legal-ethical issues, common IV and drug therapy and medical- surgical conditions encountered in contemporary practice. Participants can expect to received up-to-date information on health problems, new technology and the current role expectations of the registered professional nurse. Experienced faculty in a supportive environment will assist the nurse who wishes to return to bedside nursing. Clinical experiences will help the nurse gain confidence and skill in order to be able to function with adult medical/surgical clients.


Target Audience
Specialties - General Nursing
Professions - Registered Nurse

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  1. Describe how changes in the health care delivery system have had an impact on nursing practice. Analyze the steps of the nursing process related to providing care for clients with selected health problems.
  2. Analyze the steps of the nursing process related to providing care for clients with selected health problems.
  3. Describe the ethical and legal issues involved in the care of acutely ill clients.
  4. Demonstrate skill in obtaining a complete health history and physical assessment.
  5. Formulate nursing diagnosis and interventions for clients with selected health problems.
  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of various nursing strategies used with clients who have health problems.
  7. Compare and contrast the provision of nursing care in the hospital vs. nursing care in the home.
  8. Define the expanded nursing roles in the health care arena.

Registration
  • $2,050 - General Registration
  • $1,750  - Rutgers School of Nursing Faculty, Students, Preceptors, and Alumni (includes Legacy UMDNJ School of Nursing and Legacy Rutgers College of Nursing)
  • $500 - Deposit (Non-Refundable)
  • Advanced registration and payment is required for all programs

The Deadline to Apply is Friday, April 26, 2024.


Accreditation and Credit Designation

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to complete all of the online coursework and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey. 

Questions?

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973-972-6655

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Credits
ANCC Contact Hours (81.00 hours)