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Ketamine in Depression Management

Author: Abbie Schmitt, RN, MSN 

Ketamine has been mainly used as an anesthetic, but in 2019 the FDA approved a nasal spray version (Esketamine) which can be used for the management of depression that has been resistant to other treatments. The nasal spray can only be administered in a doctor’s office or clinic, leading to an increase in ketamine clinics. What do Nurses need to know? What education do they need to provide to their patients? This course will cover all that and more. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) 
  3. TRD: Statistics 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Medications and Alternative Treatments 
  6. Ketamine: History and Indication 
  7. Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action 
  8. Adverse Effects 
  9. Benefits versus Risks 
  10. Contraindications 
  11. Common Side Effects 
  12. FDA Approval 
  13. Administration: FAQ 
  14. Monitoring 
  15. Current Research 
  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 ​​Ketamine in Depression Management​. 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. Define what treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is and how it impacts patients. 
  2. List important drug information about ketamine and esketamine, including mechanism of action, side effects, adverse reactions, and indications for use. 
  3. Describe nursing interventions for drug administration and monitoring patient condition for ketamine. 

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: July 10, 2024

Course Expires on: July 2, 2027

Course Offering: #216

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