Chronic Kidney Disease in the Sickle Cell Patient

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Sickle Cell Disease
   1. Definition
   2. Epidemiology/Statistical Evidence
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Etiology/Causes
3. Sickle Cell Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease
   1. How does sickle cell disease affect the kidneys?
   2. Incidence Rates
   3. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
4. Prevention
5. Treatment
6. Patient Education
7. 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 Chronic Kidney Disease in the Sickle Cell Patient. 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. Describe the presentation, pathophysiology, and etiology of sickle cell anemia.
2. Understand the presentation of chronic kidney disease in the patient with sickle cell anemia.
3. Summarize preventative measures and management for chronic kidney disease in the patient with sickle cell anemia.

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.