Discuss the five most common psychiatric diagnoses that occur on a medical unit. Understand the pathology of the diagnoses to choose nursing interventions in the most optimal way to avoid violent circumstances sooner rather than later.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
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 sponsorship declared.
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 identify escalating behaviors and appropriately de-escalate while taking psychiatric, as well as medical, diagnosis into consideration.