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Early Ambulation in Critical Care

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Course Overview

Early Ambulation in Critical Care

Author: Hallie Turner MSN, APRN, FNP-BC  

In this course, learners will gain a clear understanding of the benefits of early ambulation in the critical care setting and how a patient may be negatively impacted when ambulation is delayed. Common barriers that prevent ambulation will be discussed, as well as best practices to implement in critical care. LPNs, RNs, and APRNs will learn their specific role in mobilizing ICU patients.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. The Basics  
  3. Benefits vs. Complications 
  4. Complications 
  5. Musculoskeletal 
  6. Cognition 
  7. Cardiovascular 
  8. Respiratory 
  9. Important Guidelines 
  10. Case Study #1 
  11. What is Mobility Protocol? 
  12. Case Study #2 
  13. The Nurse’s Role  
  14. Importance of an Interdisciplinary Approach 
  15. Case Study #3 
  16. 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 Early Ambulation in Critical Care​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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. Explain three benefits of early ambulation 
  2. Identify common complications from lack of ambulation. 
  3. Describe three barriers to early mobilization of patients. 
  4. Summarize the concept of a mobility protocol. 

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: February 14, 2025

Course Expires on: February 14, 2028

Course Offering: #570

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