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Organ and tissue transplantation can be life-saving. Over 41,000 transplants took place in the United States in 2021. The process for acquiring organs and tissue for donation is complex and requires a team of dedicated professionals to ensure timely acquisition and transplantation. This activity discusses basic concepts and statistics of organ and tissue donation, supply and demand of organ and tissue donation, barriers to increasing the availability of donation, and nurses’ roles in the transplant process.

Nausea and vomiting are troubling side effects of chemotherapy. Controlling and preventing nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer is key to the patient’s quality of life. Nausea and vomiting can also cause a multitude of additional problems, such as anorexia and

In todays healthcare landscape, the use of EADs for nutritional support, medication administration, hydration, and gastric decompression is increasing rapidly. As a result, understanding the safe use and best practices for EADs is essential for healthcare personnel. By actively seeking knowledge and participating in the selection and care of these devices, healthcare providers can become an invaluable resource for safe patient care. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of EADs, including the rationale for enteral nutrition, the various types of EADs, potential complications associated with their use, and best practices for their care in adult patients.

According to Infection Control Today, approximately 5 million patients in the United States are put at risk for a potentially life-threatening infection due to the insertion of a medical device. In another article in Infection Control Today, persons with a central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) are 2-4 times more likely to die due to an infection and CLABSIs are a leading contributor to healthcare acquired infections. This course will provide an overview of central venous catheters (CVC), discuss the prevalence of complications from CVCs, and review evidence-based guidelines in the documentation, insertion, assessment, and management of CVCs.

This comprehensive hands-on training course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective administration of subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Participants will learn to identify appropriate anatomical injection sites, correctly position patients, and prepare injections using strict aseptic and sanitation protocols. The course also covers selecting suitable syringe types and needle sizes based on patient characteristics and clinical indications. Through demonstrations and guided practice, learners will gain confidence in injection techniques while ensuring adherence to best practices in patient safety and infection control.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency requiring rapid recognition and timely intervention to prevent septic shock and organ failure. This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to identify early signs of sepsis, including subtle presentations that are often missed, and to understand its underlying pathophysiology.
Learners will review current definitions, and apply evidence-based tools such as SOFA and qSOFA for assessment. The course also introduces key components of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign care bundles, including fluid resuscitation, antimicrobial therapy, and source control, along with considerations for nutritional and

This course introduces chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a global health problem and a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. COPD is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The diagnosis and treatment of COPD are continuously evolving. Recent studies indicate that COPD is a complex heterogeneous syndrome that is caused by defined pathophysiological mechanisms and induces systemic effects throughout the body.

When a child under the age of one stops breathing, turns blue/pale, is unresponsive, or has a change in muscle tone, it is frightening to the parent(s), caregiver, and healthcare personnel. When this event happens suddenly and lasts no more than 60 seconds, the event is considered a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). This course defines a brief resolved unexplained event, discusses the potential causes and risk factors, the prevalence and incidence of BRUE, and the evidence-based guidelines for dealing with BRUE.

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that protect the spinal cord and brain. These membranes, also known as meninges, can become inflamed due to viruses, bacteria, microorganisms, and certain drugs. Viral infections cause most cases of meningitis; however, there are other types, such as bacterial, fungal, and parasitic. This course will discuss the symptoms, prevalence, causes, and types of meningitis. This course will also provide healthcare professionals with information regarding the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of meningitis.