Refresh your clinical skills, clinical assessment, clinical critical thinking, and clinical knowledge with a 2-day review course. This program is for clinicians who merely want to "brush up." This 2-day intensive lecture-driven (day 1-Online) and hands-on (day 2-In-Person) review course. This in-person program is delivered via lectures (online), demonstrations, and HANDS-ON SKILLS practice! Upon registration, the online lectures are added to your account; these online lectures are the day one content. Day 2 is at one of the dates/locations listed on the next page.
Topics covered:
ONLINE
(Available after registration)
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In-Person
HANDS-ON SKILLS DAY
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Welcome & Introduction
EKG - A Quick Review
ABG Interpretation (simple approach)
Tubes, Drains, & Catheters
Trach Care
IV Pumps
Drug Calculation Refresher
Lung Sounds,
Heart Sounds,
Bowel Sounds
Central Line Access
Central Line Care
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Morning Skills Stations (order may change)
~ Foley,
~ Nasal Gastric (NG) Tube, OG Tube insertion,
~ JP, & Chest Tube (CT)
~Trach Care
~ Airway Management & Oxygenation
Lunch Break (on your own)
Afternoon Skills Stations (order may change)
~ IV Pumps & Drug Calculations
~ Central Line Access & Troubleshooting
~ Central Line Care (Dressing Changes)
~ Assessment Review Stations (Lung, Heart, & Bowel Sounds)
Q & A Evaluations
Adjourn
BRING YOUR STETHOSCOPE!!!
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Based upon group size and preferences, the duration of the hands-on portion and order of the skills stations may change.
Learner Outcomes:
- After this course, the learner will demonstrate an improvement in various common nursing skills safely.
- The learner will be able to interpret ABGs, ECGs, heart & lungs sounds.
- The learner will be able to administer medications safely
- and more.
Before attending this course, you should:
- There are no specific requirements needed for this course. You do not have to complete the online portion before the in-person skills portion.
Faculty who are up-to-date, friendly, engaging, fun, and down-to-earth. Faculty who are currently practicing nursing at the bedside. They will provide you with REAL LIFE tips and techniques on assessment, clinical judgment, hands-on skills, documentation, and what works and doesn't work!
Nursing Contact Hours: 14.7 awarded. To receive full contact hours, the learner must complete both sessions, complete a post-course evaluation, and participate in all program sections. There is no partial credit. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286) for 14.7 Contact Hours.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What platform do you use for the online course?
A: The learning management system is built into our website—login to your account to access the learning management system (LMS).
Q: I cannot attend the in-person skills session. Can I watch the videos?
A: You can register for just the online portion of the course - click here to navigate to registration for the online-only section of this class. Looking for the 1-day lecture program? Click here
Q: How do I take the written exam for this course?
A: There is no written exam for this course.
Q: I want to advance my skills, what program do you recomend?
A: Our online Advanced nursing skills program is designed to increase your skills. This program has more of a critical care edge. Looking for Advanced Nursing Skills? Click here
Q: I've been away from the bedside for a while. Will this course help me retrain some of my skills?
A: Yes, please see the list of skills above that is covered in this course.
Q: I'm a brand-new nurse. Can I take this course?
A: Absolutely, nurses or all experience levels benefit greatly from this course.
Q: How do I receive my contact hours?
A: Upon completing the course, the contact hours are issued directly from our office (via email).
Q: What textbook do I need for this course?
A: There is no required textbook for this course.