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Progressive Care Certificate Course

Conquer the High Acuity Patient

Speaker:
Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN
Duration:
13 Hours 05 Minutes
Copyright:
Nov 09, 2020
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Product Code:
RNV078015
Media Type:
DVD - Also available: Digital Seminar


Description

Progressive care patients often require extensive pulmonary and cardiac interventions, management of arterial lines, ventilators, wound care … and much more.

The complexities can leave you feeling intimidated; uncertain you can handle the responsibility of providing the best possible care for higher acuity patients. Have there been times in the past that you wished you had done more …?

Whether you are on a unit that is transitioning to progressive care, or currently work on a PCU, this essential 2-Day training will build these skills you need to confidently and effectively work with progressive care patients!

Watch and increase your competency and clinical sophistication with tips, tools and tactics to:

  • Strengthen your assessment skills and spot problems before they get worse
  • Dramatically increase your confidence in caring for acutely ill patients
  • Interpret ABG results with ease and confidence
  • Correctly choose the best interventions for the situation

During this intense course, Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, will provide you with new clinical insights and critical thinking skills so you won’t need to feel uncertain, scared or at risk any more. Purchase today and leave the program with a new peace of mind working with progressive care patients!

Credit


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Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**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.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 12.5 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.


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 12.5 self-study contact hours.

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Nurses - 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 12.6 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 12.5 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.



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Speaker

Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN's Profile

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Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, has over 25 years’ experience in emergency nursing. She is both a certified emergency nurse and certified pediatric emergency nurse. Robin has experience as an emergency department manager, manager of cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation and currently as the regional manager for staff development at Central Main Medical Center. She instructs the NCLEX review class for Kaplan and tutors nursing students online for a local college of nursing. Her experience also includes having been an item writer for the Board Certification of Emergency Nursing and a former chairperson. In her current role, Robin is able to remain up to date in the trends and best practice standards for care in emergency nursing. Robin received her BSN from Curry College, Massachusetts and her MSN from Saint Joseph’s College, Maine. Robin is an active member of the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and is a reviewer for the ANCC’s Pathway to Excellence.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Robin Gilbert has employment relationships with EBSCO, Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital, Pathway to Excellence, and Kaplan University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Robin Gilbert is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and the Emergency Nurses Association.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Anticipate changing assessment priorities of progressive care patients and their families.
  2. Evaluate ECG characteristics and initial management strategies of common dysrhythmias.
  3. Analyze ABG results with greater ease and confidence.
  4. Analyze ventilator modes, challenges and nursing management.
  5. Determine early signs of clinical deterioration before things get worse.
  6. Choose the best interventions for care of patients with acute coronary syndromes.
  7. Appraise the indications for electrophysiology studies.
  8. Categorize current sepsis recommendations.
  9. Differentiate acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke between clinical presentation and nursing management.
  10. Plan your response to life-threatening electrolyte imbalances.
  11. Determine nursing interventions to endocrine disorders: DKA, HNK, SIADH, DI.
  12. Examine the special needs of trauma patients in progressive care units.
  13. Evaluate the current trends being seen in the treatment of progressive care patients (ECMO, REBOA, assistive devices).

Outline

Neurology: Starting at the Top
  • ICP
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Stroke
  • Seizures
Cardiovascular: Keeping in Rhythm
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (STEMI, NON-STEMI, Angina)
  • EKG interpretation (The down and dirty)
  • Diagnostics
  • Heart failure
  • Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Endocarditis
  • Valve disease
Pulmonary
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • COPD, Asthma, Asthma COPD
  • Overlap Syndrome
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation
Acid Base in a Nutshell: ABG’s
  • Buffer to Blame: Who’s Guilty? (Respiratory or Metabolic)
  • Is there an accomplice involved? (Compensating/Not compensating)
Renal System
  • Assessment
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium Imbalance
Gastrointestinal System
  • Bowel obstructions
  • Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
  • Acute abdomen
  • GI Bleed
  • Pancreatitis
Hematologic & Immune System
  • DIC
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Anaphylactic reactions
Endocrine
  • Hyperglycemic states
  • SIADH
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid storm
Hemodynamic Basics
  • Parameters
  • Monitoring systems
Pharmacology
  • Vasopressors & Inotropes
  • Insulin drips
  • Antiarrhythmics
  • Pulmonary medications
  • Sedation
  • Sink or swim: IV fluids in critically ill
  • TXA
Multisystems
  • Sepsis
  • Multisystem trauma
Critical Care Patients with Special Needs
  • Bariatric patient
  • High risk obstetric
  • Assistive devices
Preparations for the Future
  • CardioMEMS HF system
  • Watchman
  • Impella
  • Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)
  • Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA)
  • Tandem heart
Pulling it all Together
  • Case based presentations & discussion

Target Audience

  • RNs, RTs, NPs, and PAs from Medical-Surgical floors, Cardiology, Neurology, Critical Care, Emergency, Urgent Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Anyone desiring next-level skills to proactively assess and intervene for the high acuity patient!

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