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Endocarditis

Author: Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C 

Healthcare professionals, including LVN/LPNs, RNs, and APRNs, should be aware of the signs and broad treatment of endocarditis. Prompt identification and treatment of endocarditis can improve patient outcomes, including morbidity and mortality. This course briefly reviews endocarditis, its causes, clinical signs and symptoms, and management/treatment for all levels of nursing. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Epidemiology  
  4. Pathophysiology and Etiology 
  5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
  6. Diagnostic Tests and Diagnosis 
  7. Treatment 
  8. Potential Complications 
  9. Patient Education 
  10. Emerging Research 
  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 Endocarditis​. 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. Discuss the definition and epidemiology of endocarditis. 
  2. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of endocarditis. 
  3. Summarize various treatments, patient education, and complications of endocarditis. 

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: October 09, 2024

Course Expires on: October 09, 2027

Course Offering: #509

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