Specialty certification is a goal of many perianesthesia nurses. The CPAN® and CAPA® credentials validate clinical expertise and demonstrate a commitment to professional development and life-long learning. The Magnet Recognition Program® encourages certification as a reflection of nurses’ commitment to attaining the highest level of professional standards. Many nurses, however, are unsure of how to study, and wonder if their current level of knowledge is sufficient to pass the examinations.
This seminar is designed to assist the perianesthesia nurse seeking certification in attaining the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the CPAN® and/or CAPA® examinations. Nancy McGushin, MSN, RN, CNL, CPAN, will lead you through a review of key areas of study, test-taking strategies, and critical thinking processes that will enhance your ability to formulate a successful course of study and ultimately achieve your goal of becoming a certified perianesthesia nurse.
OUTLINE:
Module One Outline
Critical Thinking & Test Taking Tips
ASPAN Guidelines
Perianesthesia Practice Recommendations
Ethical Practice
Medications for General Anesthesia
Sedation Drugs
Induction Agents
Hypnotics
Dissociative Agents
Alpha-2 Agonists
Inhalation Agents
Opioids
Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
Reversal Agents
Stages of General Anesthesia & Reversal
Stage I – Anesthesia & Amnesia
Stage II – Delirium/Excitation
Stage III – Surgical Anesthesia
Stage IV – Overdose
Reversal of Anesthesia
Pharmacodynamics of Local Anesthetic Agents
Amide Agents
Ester Agents
Complications of Local Anesthetics
Risks & Benefits of Regional Anesthesia
Spinal Anesthesia
Epidural Anesthesia
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
IV Blocks
Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks
Special Populations
Pediatric Patients
Geriatric Patients
Pregnant Patients
Obese Patients
Diabetic Patients
Asthmatic Patients
Perioperative Preparation Process
Pre-Admission Preparation
Effects of Timing of Surgery on PAT Process
Pre-Admission Testing
Medical, Surgical, and Anesthetic History
Medication Reconciliation
Prescription Medications
Herbal Preparations
OTC Medications
Preoperative Preparation
Physical Assessment
Procedural/Anesthetic Preparation
Module Two Outline
Phase I Care of the Post-anesthetic Patient
Admission Critical Elements
Airway Management
Physical Assessment
Standard Monitoring Techniques
Post-anesthetic Scoring Systems
Phase I Discharge Criteria
Phase II Care of the Postoperative Patient
Physical Assessment
Post-anesthesia Scoring
Control of Pain
Control of Nausea
Patient/Family Teaching
Transportation Concerns
Legal Standards
Post-anesthetic Emergencies
Hypothermia
Pain
Respiratory Complications
Cardiovascular Complications
Emergence Disorders
Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
Malignant Hyperthermia
Medications Used to Treat Emergencies
Oxygen
Cardiovascular Medications
Respiratory Medications
Sedatives
Anesthetic Agents
Advanced Monitoring in the PACU
Arterial Line
Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Central Venous Pressure
OBJECTIVES:
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.
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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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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual (3.93 MB) | Available after Registration | ||
| CPAN Prep Review Slides (10.54 MB) | Available after Registration |
Nancy McGushin, MSN, RN, CNL, CPAN, has been a certified postanesthesia nurse (CPAN®) since 1994. She currently serves as the Perianesthesia Nurse Educator at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where she provides unit-based education and competency training for colleagues in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit, Preoperative Holding and Postanesthesia Phases I (PACU) settings. Nancy worked for fourteen years in inpatient PACU settings and for nine years in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center. Her nursing career also includes experience in medical-surgical and neurosurgical critical care nursing, as well as staff development and nursing management.
Nancy is dedicated to providing perianesthesia nurses with the knowledge they need to safely care for their patients. She is an active member of the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), a member of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), and an affiliate member of the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA).
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Nancy McGushin is receiving a fee for speaking at today's educational activity.
Nonfinancial: Nancy McGushin has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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