Credits: None available.
Med-surg nurses need to be knowledgeable about factors that increase stroke risk, able to identify signs of stroke, proficient in assessing patients with new onset of stroke-like symptoms, informed about stroke mimics, and aware of the need for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 9/16/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures: There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure: There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss factors that increase a hospitalized patient's risk for stroke and list the steps for rapid stroke evaluation and determination of candidacy for thrombolytic or interventional therapy.
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