Neurology Nursing CEU Courses

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. (AHA, n.d.). Stroke patients who receive the best nursing care have the best outcomes (Green, 2021). The more knowledge you have of strokes, the better your nursing care will be. A common type of stroke is the hemispheric stroke that causes deficits on the left or right side. Knowledge of left- and right-sided strokes is essential to helping patients with stroke recover.

Annually, about 795,000 people in the U.S. are affected by stroke, which is the fifth leading cause of mortality and long-term disability (CDC, 2022a). Additionally, ischemic strokes account for about 87% of all strokes (CDC, 2022a). Ischemic strokes are also a high-risk complication of cardiac catheterization. Thus, healthcare professionals (HCPs) should know the steps needed to manage patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, be able to identify early signs and symptoms of ischemic stroke, and know of management options for acute ischemic stroke.

The goal of this course is to equip nursing professionals in the acute care setting with the essential knowledge to care for patients with immunodeficiency diseases.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Identify the description, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of Tourette syndrome.
• Recall the management of Tourette syndrome.
• Recognize the mental, emotional, and educational impacts of Tourette syndrome.

Concussions Evaluation and Management in Pediatric Patients Evaluation and Management in Pediatric Patients are head injuries that are caused by a traumatic, biomechanical force. The symptoms of concussion are primarily the result of functional disturbances, not structural injuries, and may include headache, dizziness, changes in mood or behavior, and changes in sleep patterns. Despite increased awareness of the injury, concussion remains under-reported and under-diagnosed. Diagnosis of a concussion is based largely on the presence of clinical symptoms as there is no quantitative test for concussion. Neuroimaging is considered to be overused in the acute evaluation of concussions since imaging technologies, such as CT, cannot diagnose concussion. CT can only identify more serious injuries, such as hemorrhages or contusions. In the future, serum biomarkers may be helpful in stratifying patients at increased risk of related injuries or complications from concussion.

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and death in the U.S. Stroke is the result of a blocked or ruptured blood vessel that deprives brain cells of oxygen, resulting in tissue death within minutes. Brain cells die every minute during a stroke, which places the patient at risk for permanent brain damage or death. There are two types of stroke: Ischemic and hemorrhagic. It is essential to immediately identify which type of stroke is occurring. Treatment and management of an ischemic stroke is vastly different than treatment and management of a hemorrhagic stroke.

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) includes symptoms of abnormal sensations, some of which can be painful. Abnormal sensations are paresthesias and when they cause discomfort, they are dysesthesias. Symptoms cause an irresistible urge to move, but movement provides temporary relief. RLS has no cure and can impact quality of life.

Stroke is a prevalent condition in the U.S., with an incidence of about 795,000 new or recurrent events per year. Women between the ages of 20 to 59, and 80 and older, suffer more strokes than men, with poorer outcomes than their male counterparts. Risk factors for stroke in women change over the course of their life span. Unique risk factors include use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy, and suffering from migraines with aura. Education regarding risk-factor modification and lifestyle changes is necessary to reduce the burden of stroke in females and improve the individual's awareness of her risk for stroke. In addition, women may not experience the classic signs of a stroke, which delays seeking medical attention, diagnosis, and treatment. This continuing education program provides nurses and other healthcare professionals with evidence-based information related to women and strokes, which can be applied in their daily practice.

Prepare for the Neuroscience Nursing Certification exam with Nurse.com's Neuroscience Nurse CNRN certification review course. This online self-paced neuroscience nursing certification review course is designed to fit your schedule and timeline. Gain the skills to excel as a certified neuroscience registered nurse professional. Get certified or renew your neuroscience nurse certification and earn up to 11.0 contact hours with Nurse.com.