Skip to main content
 This program is no longer active, however there are other versions of this program in which you may be interested.

Advances in Orthopaedic Care: It’s Not Just Broken Bones, 12/5/2018 12:00:00 AM CST, Digital Seminar More info »
Advances in Orthopaedic Care: It’s Not Just Broken Bones, 12/5/2018 12:00:00 AM CST, DVD More info »
Not Found
Digital Seminar

Advances in Orthopaedic Nursing Care: Promoting Positive Outcomes


Speaker:
Amy B. Harris, MSN, RN, OCNS-C
Duration:
Full Day
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 09, 2017
Product Code:
POS012710
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Digital Seminar | DVD


Description

  • Master the Musculoskeletal Nursing Assessment
  • Fall Prevention Strategies
  • Fracture Management from the ED to Rehab
  • Nursing Care of Acutely Injured Athletes
  • The Latest in Total Joint Arthroplasty and Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Preventing Orthopaedic Complications
  • What’s New in Treatment & Rehabilitation Techniques

The orthopaedic patient can be one of the most challenging and technically-complicated patients that you will care for. Patients depend on your expertise and it is essential that you master the specific nursing skills needed to decrease complications and ensure the best outcomes for your patients. Join expert, Amy Harris, MSN, RN, OCNS-C, for this comprehensive program and you will leave with up-to-date tools and strategies GUARANTEED to give you confidence to care for complex orthopaedic patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic disorders.

 

Credit


* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours. 

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

CE Broker


Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.6 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



Handouts/Brochure

Speaker

Amy B. Harris, MSN, RN, OCNS-C Related seminars and products


Amy B. Harris MSN, RN, OCNS-C, has spent the past 25 years working in a variety of orthopaedic settings to include the private practice arena, level one trauma hospital in-patient units, a rehabilitation hospital, operating rooms, and in pediatric orthopaedics. Amy's roles within these settings have included those of staff nurse, nurse manager, and clinical nurse specialist. She has demonstrated her expertise, holding certification as an orthopaedic clinical nurse specialist. Her commitment to the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) is evident in her participation as a national congress speaker. She has served on the test committee for the Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board (ONCB) and is currently on the education committee and is co-chair of the APN conference planning committee.

Amy has earned distinction as a sought-after presenter on a variety of orthopaedic-related topics. She has shared her insights nationally at conferences cosponsored by the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. She has also presented orthopaedic certification exam review courses around the country. She is well known for her ability to provide practical information and interesting case studies to healthcare providers from varied disciplines. 

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Harris has an employment relationship with Children’s National Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Harris is a member of the Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board Volunteer and the Maryland Association of Orthopaedic Technologists.


Alternate Options

Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Outline

Master the Musculoskeletal Nursing Assessment

  • Obtaining a Nursing History in the Digital Age
  • Physical Assessment
  • Medication Management: Acute Injury vs. Chronic Condition
  • Individualized Approach to Pain Assessment
  • Psychological, Social, and Cultural Assessment
  • Learning Needs Assessment – Patient / Family Education

Fracture Prevention / Bone Health

  • Individualized Approach to Fragility Fracture Prevention
  • Factors That Contribute to Osteoporosis and Fracture
  • Fall Prevention: In Acute Care & Home Safety
  • Bone Health Assessment Tools
  • Nutrition and Bone Health
  • Importance of Weight Bearing Exercise

Fracture Care – From the E.D. to Rehab

  • Acute Nursing Assessment
  • Radiographic Interpretation
  • Stages of Fracture Healing
  • Variables That Influence Healing
  • Therapeutic Nursing Interventions
  • Prevention of Complications
  • Return to Pre-Fracture Level of Independence: A Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Special Considerations: Pediatrics, The Obese Patient, Patient with Multiple Comorbidities

Sports Injuries: Nursing Care of Acutely Injured Athletes

  • Assessment of Acute Injuries in the E.D. / Outpatient Setting
  • Conservative vs. Surgical Treatment Approaches
  • Individualized Nursing Interventions
  • Return to Play: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Degenerative Joint Disease / Total Joint Arthroplasty

  • Conservative Treatment
  • Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Caring for the Arthritic Patient
  • Nursing’s Role in Pre-operative Preparation
  • Surgical Treatment Options / Prosthesis Types
  • Perioperative Nursing Care of the Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient
  • Prevention of Potential Complications
  • Multidisciplinary Post-operative Rehabilitation
  • Nursing’s Role in Discharge Planning: Transition to Sub-Acute Rehabilitation and Home Care

Spinal Disorders – Nursing Care of Patients Treated via Conservative / Surgical Approaches

  • Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Osteoporotic Vertebral Body Compression Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Multidisciplinary Approach to Care Planning: Focus on Enhancing Function and Reducing Pain

Orthopaedic Complications: Critical Thinking Skills to Identify & Manage

  • Osteomyelitis
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Pulmonary / Fat Emboli
  • Skin Breakdown
  • Non-Union / Mal-Union of Fractures
  • Prevention Strategies

Discharge Planning

  • Pre-operative Patient/Family Centered Planning a Key Factor
  • Multidisciplinary Approach to Ensuring a Safe and Timely Discharge

Objectives

  1. Describe the essential components of a focused nursing assessment of an orthopaedic patient.
  2. Identify priorities in the pre-operative nursing care of the acutely injured orthopaedic trauma patient.
  3. List various factors that affect fracture healing.
  4. Identify common sports injuries and recommended nursing interventions.
  5. Review conservative and surgical treatment options for patients with degenerative joint disease.
  6. Outline nursing strategies that promote post-operative recovery of the total joint arthroplasty patient.
  7. Utilize critical thinking skills to prevent, identify and treat orthopaedic complications.
  8. Develop a nursing treatment plan for the orthopaedic patient that focuses on enhancing function and reducing pain.

Target Audience

Nurses

Reviews

Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.

ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.

PESI Mobile App

Access CE trainings on your phone or tablet through our free mobile app. Choose video or audio-only versions of live webcasts and online courses from the world’s best instructors, and complete your CE requirements anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.

https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/android.png     https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/iphone.png

Please wait ...

Back to Top