Free CE on Antibiotic Resistance from Nurse.com thru 12-31-10

Antibiotic Resistance: The Emerging Superbugs

1.0 free contact hour thru 12-31-10, sponsored by an educational grant from UCLA Health System.

Objectives:

The purpose of the program is to inform nurses of the increasing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria throughout healthcare and to offer strategies for reducing the spread of resistance. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — Name at least two reasons why bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Explain why 75% of antibiotic prescriptions written each year for outpatient visits are inappropriate. Discuss one method of controlling the rapid increase in bacterial resistance in U.S. hospitals.