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ACL Surgery and Nursing Considerations

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Course Overview

ACL Surgery and Nursing Considerations

Author: Jillian Hay-Roe, BSN, CIC 

This course will focus on ACL and knee meniscus tears, as they are among the most common causes of knee pain related to injury. Their frequent coexistence and impact on patients’ lives make them critical topics for exploration. ACL tears are consistently associated with knee pain, a condition that affects millions of people annually and often requires medical intervention to alleviate discomfort and restore function. Surgical treatment is frequently necessary to help individuals regain their original capacity and quality of life. Nurses are impactful in the evaluation, treatment, and recovery of this injury. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Basic Anatomy Review 
  3. Pathophysiology – What goes wrong 
  4. Epidemiology 
  5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
  6. Assessment 
  7. Treatment 
    1. Non-Surgical 
    2. Surgical 
  8. Pre-operative Care 
  9. Inside the Operating Room 
  10. Post-operative Care 
  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 ACL Surgery and Nursing Considerations. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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. Review and improve understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the knee and ACL and knee meniscus injuries. 
  2. Understand treatment methods for ACL and meniscus tears, especially surgical intervention. 
  3. Apply knowledge of knee pathophysiology and treatments to provide patient education for individuals with ACL and meniscus tears, especially for those undergoing surgery. 
  4. Understand surgeon and nursing roles in providing care for patients with knee injuries. 

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

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

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.

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Course created on: January 28, 2025

Course Expires on: January 28, 2028

Course Offering: #577

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