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This course focuses on the study of pharmacodynamic therapies of antibiotics used in professional nursing as it relates to nursing and advanced practice. Dynamics between practitioner practice and patient responses to drug therapy, teaching, psycho-social, and economic factors affecting antibiotic use are discussed. The decision-making of the nurse practicing in an expanded role related to antimicrobial therapy is also included.
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses providing healthcare to adult men.
Jacqueline Sly, RN, MSN, FNP-C, DNP candidate
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
This is the first in a series of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) modules that will equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to care for cancer patients. Module 1 presents an overview of cancer and immunotherapy. The discussion focuses on information about cancer, immunotherapy, and the current science of immunotherapy as an approach to treating this disease.
This teacher developed, learner paced continuing nursing educational activity is designated for 1.5. Contact Hours and is provided by the Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program.
Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Nurse Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
These three online enduring programs were developed by Boston College Connell School of Nursing and supported in part by an independent educational grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
This is the second in a series of three Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) modules that will equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to care for cancer patients undergoing cancer immunotherapy. In this module, participants will focus on specific immunotherapies, identify the therapy’s impact on target cells, and describe the desired treatment outcomes. In addition, this module addresses patient’s response to immunotherapy interventions, nursing strategies used to manage symptoms, and assessment approaches used to assist nurses in identifying symptoms requiring either involvement of the oncology care team or immediate evaluation of the patient and potential hospitalization.
This teacher developed, learner paced continuing nursing educational activity is designated for 1.5. Contact Hours and is provided by the Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program.
Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Nurse Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
These three online enduring programs were developed by Boston College Connell School of Nursing and supported in part by an independent educational grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
This teacher developed, learner paced continuing nursing educational activity is designated for 1.5. Contact Hours and is provided by the Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program.
Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Nurse Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
These three online enduring programs were developed by Boston College Connell School of Nursing and supported in part by an independent educational grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
This online course was developed to enhance understanding of clinical reasoning and appropriate use of the NANDA-I terminology (the nursing diagnoses) and taxonomy (the classification system), which is based on nursing assessment.The course is divided into 4 modules:
The course contains interactive activities and case scenarios to foster deep learning.
Nursing students and nurses across the globe. This includes nurses working in hospitals, clinics, other community centers, nurse educators, nurse researchers, administrators of Schools of Nursing and healthcare organizations.
Chief Executive Officer, NANDA International
Dr. T. Heather Herdman, PhD, RN, FNI, FAAN
Director of Education and Clinical Innovation, NANDA International
Susan Gallagher-Lepak, PhD, RN
Professor, Connell School of Nursing, Boston College
Dorothy Jones, Ed.D., RNC, ANP, FAAN
This course provides a comprehensive review of testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), erectile dysfunction and male infertility. Content includes a review of key definitions and concepts, overview of pathophysiology, approach to diagnosis (including professional evidence-based guidelines) and presentation of treatment including pharmacologic management and other modalities. Best practices and caveats for clinical management are discussed as well as situations warranting specialist referral. The three modules outline a comprehensive and holistic approach to the men’s health issues covered in the presentation.
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Andrew A. Dwyer, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP
Assistant Professor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice guidelines can ensure patients have access to safer, more effective chronic pain treatment while reducing the number of people who misuse, abuse, or overdose from these drugs.
Course is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants and others—who prescribe opioid medications and who care for patients receiving opioid medications. This course is also relevant for primary care providers who maintain patients on chronic opioid therapy.
Patricia A Tabloski, PhD, GNP-BC
Professor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
This course is a comprehensive review and discussion of pain, pain medications and current usage trends as well as the effects of pain and opioid drug-treatment of pain on human health and function. Content includes details of best practices for pain treatment across the age spectrum utilizing current CDC guidelines. In addition, the learner will review techniques and tools to integrate into clinical practice to successfully manage various types of pain and identify persons at high risk for Opioid Use Disorder.
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses providing healthcare to adult men.
Patricia A. Tabloski, Ph.D., GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN
Associate Professor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
This course is the second part of a mini-series about eating disorders. Content includes detailed information for the psychopharmacological treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. Medications and corresponding uses, side effects, dosing information and other pertinent details will be covered. A review of diagnostic criteria is included at the beginning of the course, and participants are encouraged to view part 1 of this mini-series, titled, “Recognizing and Managing Eating Disorders in Primary Care Settings” for more information. In conclusion, non-pharmacological treatment options and future directions for the treatment of eating disorders will be mentioned.
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Julie P. Dunne, MS, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Instructor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
This course will discuss diagnostic criteria and other information related to eating disorders, review screening tools and weight monitoring procedures that may be useful. In addition, common comorbidities and lab abnormalities seen in persons with eating disorders will be discussed.
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Julie P. Dunne, MS, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Instructor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
This course introduces an evidence-based approach to creating a patient-centered medication management care plan in home hospice. Key components will provide guidance on how to provide support to family caregivers who manage home hospice medications, identifying potentially unnecessary medications, and how to have conversations with patient, family members, and other clinical providers about deprescribing.
Target Audience
Home Hospice Clinical Staff, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists and social workers.
Faculty:
Jennifer Tjia, MD, MSCE.
Associate Professor of Quantitative Health Sciences and Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Susan DeSanto-Madeya, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Clinical Professor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
The CDC issues new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases every four years. Alison Marshall guides us through the highlights of the most recent update, and subsequent changes to treatment guidelines, in a friendly top-ten format, which is nonetheless full of sobering news of which every clinician need to be aware.
Clinicians with any sexually active population, nurse educators, and public health educators
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Recurrent Vaginitis: What to Do when You've Tried Everything. Vaginitis is one of the 7 most common health concerns for women in the United States. Of those who have an initial case of vaginitis, up to 70% will have another. Some have only a few days between symptoms. This course will examine the common causes of recurrent vaginitis; bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis and undiagnosed trichomoniasis. The course will also detail management techniques appropriate for the primary care setting.
After studying this presentation, the participant will be able to define recurrent vaginitis; to identify the common reasons why bacterial vaginitis recurs in certain women; and to understand the diagnostic platforms for diagnosing trichomoniasis accurately.
Advanced Practice Nurses, nursing or public health educators, and other health care providers who care for or treat women.
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Beginning in 2016, an epidemic of Zika virus began in Central and South America and rapidly spread to the United States. This module will outline what is currently known about how the Zika virus is spread sexually. The course will cover epidemiology of the Zika virus, known transmission pathways, as well as important counseling messages to enable patients to protect themselves and their children from Zika complications.
Health Care Professionals who care for persons who engage in sexual intercourse, male partners of child-bearing age females, and pregnant women. It is also appropriate for other professionals interested in learning more about the Zika virus, known transmission pathways and counseling advice for protection.
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
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