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Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Correctional Setting

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Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Correctional Setting

Author: Charmaine Robinson
MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, PHN, CMSRN

In the correctional environment, nurses are faced with many obstacles to delivering care, so it is imperative that we fully understand the most common critical conditions our patients present with. 65% of new inmates qualify as having substance abuse disorder or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol (7). Withdrawal from alcohol and drugs is a medical condition that needs intervention from the nurse at the earliest opportunity.  Being able to deliver high-quality and effective care to this population requires appropriate assessment, treatment, referral, and communication between the multidisciplinary teams of medical, mental health, and security staff.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Alcohol Misuse 
    1. Alcohol Use Disorder 
    2. Binge Drinking 
    3. Damaging Effects 
  3. Alcohol Withdrawal 
    1. Clinical Manifestations 
    2. Delirium Tremens 
  4. The Nurse’s Role 
    1. Assessment 
    2. Treatment 
  5. Case Studies 
  6. 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 Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Correctional Setting. It will take the average learner 90 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. Understand the clinical severity of alcoholism and alcohol withdrawals. 
  2. Identify patients at risk of alcohol withdrawals. 
  3. Understand the steps to monitor and treat alcohol withdrawals.

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: March 11, 2024

Course Expires on: March 11, 2027

Course Offering: #49

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