Free CE on Postoperative Recovery Care

Perspectives in Nursing, a journal from Saxe Healthcare Communications & Dale Medical Products, Inc., offers several articles with free CE for filling in the post-test.

Currently active articles include:

Expert Review: Best Practices for Managing the Indwelling Catheter

Vol. 7, No. 1 (CE Expires Oct.24, 2010) Take test Online•

Free CE on Information-Age Patient Care thru 4/30/11

Advance for Nurses is offering free ce on Information-Age Patient Care.

The goal is to provide strategies for communicating and managing well-informed, demanding patients. After reading this article, you will be able to:

1. Describe the ramifications of the computer age and its impact on patient care, including the use of appropriate online resources.
2. Discuss the importance of social support online systems and the implications for patient education.
3. Use the tools necessary to communicate with demanding patients in positive ways.

Medscape CE For Nurses

Medscape offers free online CE for nurses. Just register to get access.

Low Cost CE on Influenza

rn.com is offering a CE course on Influenza for $5.00, and free if you are a member of rn.com's "unlimited subscriber" plan.

Happy National Nurses Week from the Medical Library

I am bit belated with these greetings, but Happy National Nurses Week to the nurses of Montgomery Hospital! It is a pleasure to provide information that you need to help you with your work and education.

Free CE on Sharps Safety in Surgical Settings thru 3/3/11

rn.com is offering a free CE module on Prevention of Sharps Injuries in Surgical Settings.

At the end of the program, the learner should be able to:

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  Describe prevalence of sharps injuries in perioperative personnel.
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  Identify 3 risk factors for sharps injuries in the OR.
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  List key components of an organizational sharps safety program based on regulatory agency and professional organizations', guidelines and standards.
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  Name 2 important risk-reduction strategies designed to prevent sharps injuries.
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  Define personal responsibilities to protect yourself and provide a safe work environment for others.

UpToDate Swine Flu Information

Here are some links to UpToDate's sections on Swine Flu, which are available from any networked pc at Montgomery Hospital:
Epidemiology & Diagnosis
Treatment & Prevention
Patient Information