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Aggression and Impulsive Behaviors after a Traumatic Brain Injury

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Aggression and Impulsive Behaviors after a Traumatic Brain Injury

Author: Denise Chang BSN, RN, CCRN

Many changes occur after a Not everyone will experience the same changes. It is often said that if one has seen one brain injury, one has only seen one brain injury because they are not all the same. Among the most challenging changes that can occur, those of a cognitive and behavioral nature can be difficult for healthcare providers and families to manage.  

This course introduces the reader to the etiology and neurological changes of TBI while also discussing the complex relationship between TBIs and aggressive and impulsive behaviors. Additionally, there will be an explanation as to why aggression and impulsivity can present themselves and strategies to keep the patient, provider, and others safe from harm in an inpatient setting.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction  
  2. Definition/Types of Brain Injuries  
  3. Etiology/Causes of TBI  
  4. Neurological Changes after TBI  
  5. Signs and Symptoms  
  6. Recovery Stages of TBI  
  7. Common Triggers  
  8. Creating a safe, therapeutic environment   
  9. Strategies to use during a behavior de-escalation  
  10. Family Education  
  11. Resources  
  12. 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 Aggression and Impulsive Behaviors after a Traumatic Brain Injury​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 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. Distinguish between the types of brain injuries  
  2. Discuss the differences among the recovery stages 
  3. Describe the causes and changes of TBIs 
  4. Identify common signs, symptoms, and triggers  
  5. Explain the components of a therapeutic environment 
  6. Recall proper strategies for behavior de-escalation 

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: September 11, 2024

Course Expires on: September 11, 2027

Course Offering: #322

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