ESRD and Hemodialysis for the Med-Surg Nurse

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
   1. Definition
   2. Epidemiology/Statistical Evidence
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Etiology/Causes
3. What is Hemodialysis?
4. Indications for Hemodialysis
5. Pre-Procedure
6. Procedure
7. Aftercare/Monitoring
8. Complications
9. Medications/Treatments
10. Patient Education
11. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss ESRD and Hemodialysis for the Med-Surg Nurse. It will take the average learner 360 minutes to complete and awards 6 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and hemodialysis.
2. Demonstrate ability to recognize and manage complications associated with hemodialysis.
3. Demonstrate being equipped with the knowledge and communication skills necessary to educate patients about ESRD and hemodialysis.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.