Courses

This comprehensive study guide is designed to enhance your knowledge of trauma nurse practices, professional development, regulations and care of specific injuries and emergencies. This is a great resource for those preparing to take the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification exam.

Explore the realities of end-of-life care through an in-depth conversation with hospice nurse Julie, who contrasts the harsh environment of ICU deaths with the gentler, more natural process supported by hospice care. Learn how bodies naturally guide the dying process with decreased appetite, increased sleep, and often minimal pain when properly managed. Discover practical communication strategies that any nurse or family member can implement immediately, including specific phrases that reduce confusion and transform care plans from aggressive treatment to comfort-focused dignity. Understand the clear differences between palliative care and hospice services, how Medicare standardizes hospice benefits, and why timing matters for preserving meaningful time at home. Master the signs typically seen in the final months of life and adopt the guiding principle of keeping patients "comfortable, safe, and clean" as a daily compass for caregivers. Examine advanced pain management options including subcutaneous pumps, port access, and coordinated protocols that families should know to request before crises occur. Address the critical issues of nursing burnout and professional boundaries, learning to recognize compassion fatigue and use safety-focused language to protect licenses, patients, and team culture while saying no with professional courage. Gain insights into hospice nursing career paths, understanding the strong assessment skills and autonomy required, plus how inpatient hospice experience can build confidence before transitioning to home care. Access therapeutic communication techniques and tools that make difficult end-of-life conversations more manageable for both healthcare professionals and families navigating these challenging situations.

Program Release: July 15, 2022 Expiration Date: July 15, 2024 Estimated time to complete: 60 Minutes There are no prerequisites for participation. SPEAKERS Susan DeSanto-Madeya, PhD, RN, FAAN Miriam Weyker Endowed Chair for Palliative Care, Associate Professor University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, Kingston, RI Nurse Scientist Beth Israel Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Endowed Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Boston, MA Jennifer Ritzau, MD Medical Director/Director of Palliative Care Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, Rhode Island Overview In this recorded webinar you will learn how to differentiate between palliative care and hospice care, as well as the importance of palliative care services for people living with serious illness. The discussion will cover the role of healthcare professionals as part of the interprofessional palliative care team in the care of patients living with serious illness and barriers they are facing in practice, such as stigma surrounding end-of-life care. Learn how to address these barriers and increase the proportion of individuals who receive appropriate palliative care treatment.

Learn about the assessment and management of pediatric cervical spine injuries in this 20-minute medical education video presented by Dr. Sujit Iyer. Gain essential knowledge for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and primary care providers who treat pediatric emergencies. Explore evidence-based approaches and current guidelines for handling cervical spine trauma in children, from newborns to adolescents. Part of a comprehensive 22-hour pediatric emergency medicine course, this lecture delivers data-driven content from experienced pediatric emergency medicine educators to build confidence in diagnosing and treating these challenging cases.

Nursing programs partner with a variety of clinical practice settings to provide student nurses expert clinical training. This essential partnership assures students are prepared to provide quality patient care. Within these practice sites, staff registered nurses (RNs) provide nursing students rich clinical learning experiences within a safe yet challenging learning environment. These RNs are identified as Nurse Preceptors. While many clinical practice sites have programs that prepare staff nurses to precept new employees, most programs do not include specific preparation for working with nursing students. This Preceptor Development Program is designed to prepare registered nurses to construct high quality, rich, and effective learning experiences. Staff RNs who participate in preceptor development programs report more confidence and satisfaction in the preceptor role. This effect translates to the student’s learning as well. Students who have well prepared clinical preceptors describe effective and valued learning experiences. Topic areas covered in these modules include: 1. Preceptor roles and responsibilities 2. Assessing learner needs and learning styles 3. Clinical teaching 4. Critical thinking and clinical decision making 5. Legal issues in preceptorships 6. Communication and conflict resolution 7. Managing learning experiences of culturally and generationally diverse students Verified learners may receive 8 continuing education units (CE's) from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. The University of Maryland School of Nursing is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Register right the first time. Presented by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), this two-week course gives detailed guidance on registering your charity right the first time. If you’re thinking of starting a charity, want to find out more about the legal requirements of doing so, or need to adjust your current registration, you’ll find this course invaluable. Learn the key requirements for becoming a registered charity On this course, you’ll get a detailed look at all the requirements a charity needs to meet to qualify for ACNC registration, as well as common issues that could prevent registration. You’ll also learn about the 14 charity subtypes so you can assess which best fit your organisation, improving your chances of a successful registration application even more. Understand your charity’s legal requirements and possible tax concessions and benefits You’ll get the chance to examine the legal requirements for governing documents and experiment with model templates. Being registered as a charity means access to tax concessions and benefits. You’ll be able to investigate tax concessions and other benefits that your organisation might be entitled to. Learn about the ACNC from the ACNC The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities. They register and regulate Australia’s many charities and help charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice, and guidance. They also help the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable register of Australian registered charities. Their staff are experts in their fields and up-to-date with current and emerging trends in charity law and the charity sector. This course is designed for anyone trying to register their charity for the first time, and for anyone with a registered charity that has changed direction and needs to update its official documents.

Discover the importance of good governance for registered charities To function effectively and do as much good as possible, charities must be governed well. If you want to embed good governance into your organisation’s structure, this course from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is for you. Foster good relations between your governing body and stakeholders If your governing body is functioning properly, your stakeholders will trust you and provide real support. With this in place, your registered charity is able to function at its best. This course will show you what you need to know about day-to-day governance, to help you ensure members of your governing body and stakeholders work as a collective. Handle your policies and procedures correctly You’ll learn how to properly handle internal disputes and external complaints, along with other policies and procedures. Importantly, you’ll get familiar with the purpose of a governing document and its key parts. Your governing document gives your organisation its legal existence, so understanding exactly how it works is vital. You’ll also find out how to change this document to improve or update your governance structures as necessary. This course is designed for anyone working in or interested in the charity sector. New and existing board members, as well as lawyers and other sector advisors, will all find it beneficial.

In this self-paced study guide course, you can familiarize yourself with the topics you'll encounter on the Registered Dietitian (RD) Exam. Using our video lessons and self-assessment quizzes, you can evaluate your understanding of core concepts covered on the exam and ensure that you are fully prepared to earn a high score.

Explore research findings on characteristics of successful nurse directors in this 34-minute video lecture by Dr. Debra Burke. Gain insights into factors contributing to high employee satisfaction scores, including effective leadership strategies, creating supportive work environments, and maintaining work-life balance. Learn about the importance of staff connections, succession planning, and future trends in nursing leadership. Discover valuable information for aspiring and current nurse directors seeking to enhance their management skills and improve team performance in healthcare settings.

People living with serious, life-limiting, chronic illness experience significant suffering. Fortunately there are new and developing treatments which may cure some and improve survival for many people living with serious illness. However, seriously ill people and their loved ones still experience many distressing physical symptoms as well as spiritual, social and psychological distress. There is much we can do to support people to live well with serious and life-limiting illness by understanding the causes of suffering, using effective communications, and incorporating careful assessments and interventions designed to address specific needs. The Palliative Care: It’s not Just Hospice Specialization covers core concepts on the nature of suffering and demonstrates how to evaluate suffering and illustrates this in realistic patient scenarios. In subsequent weeks we learn and practice specific skills to improve communication with patients and families to help them express their experience, express and understand their core goals and values and our own empathic response. You will also learn about specific problems such as physical pain, fatigue and shortness of breath as well as psychological issues such as depression and anxiety. In addition, spiritual and social distress will be discussed with a focus on the practical evaluation and management of these challenges. All of these skills will enable you to support people to live active and full lives despite serious illness.

Explore the comprehensive aspects of hospice care beyond end-of-life management in this informative 55-minute physician grand rounds presentation by Colleen Baggs, RN, Leigh Ann Gibbs, RN, and Michael Willer from the Palliative Care/Hospice team at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Gain valuable insights into the multifaceted approach of hospice services, focusing on enhancing quality of life, providing emotional support, and addressing the holistic needs of patients and their families during challenging times.

This course should be taken after the Symptom Management course and continues building your primary palliative care skills – communication, psychosocial support, goals of care, and symptom management. You will explore transitions in care such as survivorship and hospice. You will learn how to create a survivorship care plan and how to best support a patient. The course also covers spiritual care and will teach you how to screen for spiritual distress. Finally, you will learn the requirements for hospice care and practice discussions difficult conversations related to end-of-life care. Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Visit the FAQs below for important information regarding 1) Date of original release and Termination or expiration date; 2) Accreditation and Credit Designation statements; 3) Disclosure of financial relationships for every person in control of activity content.

Explore a comprehensive 56-minute panel discussion featuring palliative care experts from UCSF MERI Center, Stanford Palliative Care Center of Excellence, and Sutter Health's Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Gain insights into how palliative care enhances quality of life for individuals facing difficult illnesses. Learn about the roles of palliative care doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, and spiritual care providers as they explain their collaborative approach to caring for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Discover the multidisciplinary nature of palliative care teams and their impact on patient well-being. Hear from experienced professionals including Dr. Ramy Salah, Nurse Practitioner Meg Mendiola, Social Worker Jacelyn Hall, and Spiritual Care provider Naomi Saks as they share their expertise and experiences in the field. Understand the importance of Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month and access additional resources from Stanford Health Care, UCSF MERI Center, and Sutter Health for further information on palliative and advanced illness management.

Explore the fundamental question of defining life in this one-hour lecture by Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse. Delve into the extraordinary nature of living things, examining key biological concepts such as cells, genes, chromosomes, and DNA. Learn about chemical machines, gene regulation, and natural selection. Discover the six principles that characterize life and gain insights from Nurse's groundbreaking research on cell growth and division. Understand the broader implications of these findings for cancer research and other serious diseases.

Palliative care provides important support for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses and their family caregivers. In this course, you will learn to use symptom assessment tools to better understand which symptoms are present and which are most distressing. In subsequent weeks you will learn about some of the most common and distressing symptoms such as anorexia (loss of appetite), dyspnea (shortness of breath), fatigue (weakness), delirium(confusion) and constipation and nausea/vomiting. For each of these symptoms, you will learn about the underlying cause and potential ways to support people and their families to manage the symptoms with simple practical and non-medical approaches as well as a review of medications as appropriate. In addition, you will learn to help people with their emotional response to symptoms and loss of function. You will be able to immediately use these insights, skills, and tools in your work with people living with serious illness. In other courses, you will learn communication skills, whole person assessment, how to ease physical pain and explore ways to ease psycho-social-spiritual distress.

Explore the comprehensive world of hospice care in this informative physician grand rounds presentation. Gain insights from a diverse panel of experts, including Dr. Larry Otteman, Val Bohlen, Alicia Krehbiel, Shawna Kilstrom, Teske Vance, and Mary Ann Gardner. Delve into the objectives, benefits, and myths surrounding hospice care. Hear personal stories that illustrate the impact of hospice on patients and families. Learn about the interdisciplinary team approach, unusual requests, and the decision-making process for enrolling in hospice. Understand the funding aspects and timing considerations for hospice care. Discover how hospice focuses on living and quality of life, supporting patients and families through their final journey.

Gain insights into the life of a US Air Force Flight Nurse as Tim Davis, a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse at Mary Greeley Medical Center, shares his experiences from a recent deployment to Afghanistan. Discover how nursing skills and knowledge are applied in challenging military environments, and learn about the unique aspects of flight nursing during this 39-minute talk. Explore the intersection of civilian and military healthcare as part of a special Nurses Week presentation highlighting nurses who extend their expertise beyond the hospital setting.

Join a thought-provoking webinar exploring the vital role of palliative care and hospice in supporting individuals and families navigating the complex journey of dementia. Learn how these specialized care approaches can provide comfort, guidance, and support throughout various stages of the disease. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Mark Stoltenberg, MD, MA, as he shares expertise on managing uncertainty and enhancing quality of life for those affected by dementia. Discover practical strategies for integrating palliative and hospice care into the overall care plan, fostering a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to dementia care.

Join this 90-minute live webinar designed to help new graduate nurses overcome the most common fears and challenges they face during their first year of practice. Learn from nursing experts Nurse Mike Linares and Nurse Alison Colvin as they provide real-talk guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help you transition from student to confident practicing nurse. Discover strategies to manage the overwhelming feelings that often accompany starting a nursing career, gain insights into navigating workplace dynamics, and develop the confidence needed to provide quality patient care. Access expert advice on building clinical skills, managing time effectively, communicating with healthcare teams, and handling the emotional aspects of nursing practice. Benefit from the combined expertise of Simple Nursing and Elite Learning in this comprehensive session that addresses the psychological and practical challenges new nurses encounter when entering the profession.

Explore a comprehensive 25-minute lecture on "Practice Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education" presented by Dr. Fenella Gill for OPENPediatrics. Gain insights into the development of consistent outcome standards for pediatric critical care nursing education. Learn about Dr. Gill's research methodology, data collection process, and the importance of health consumer perspectives in shaping these standards. Discover the most interesting findings from personal interviews and their impact on education. Understand the international implications of this research and the feedback received from nursing staff. Delve into the PhD by publication method and its relevance to this study. This informative talk provides valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals involved in critical care nurse education and those interested in improving standards in pediatric intensive care.