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Heart Disease in Women

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Heart Disease in Women

Author: Joanna Grayson
BSN, RN

Heart disease in women is not perceived by many female patients or doctors as being as serious as other healthcare conditions that affect women, such as breast cancer. However, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world in both women and men. Therefore, it is imperative that women start taking their heart health seriously by making lifestyle changes that improve their overall health. In this course, we will discuss strategies that nurses can take to improve the heart health of their female patients.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Pathophysiology
  3. Risk Factors
  4. Symptoms
  5. Prevention
  6. Diagnostics and Treatment
  7. Patient Education
  8. Resources for Women
  9. 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 Heart Disease in Women. 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 pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments for heart disease in women. 
  2. List the risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures for heart disease in women. 
  3. Explain patient education strategies and resources for women with heart disease.

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: August 26, 2024

Course Expires on: August 26, 2027

Course Offering: #251

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