TPN and Lipids Administration

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Defining Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) 
   • TPN Prevalence 
   • What Causes People to Be on TPN? 
   • What Are the Various TPN Formulas? 
   • How and Where Is TPN Used? 
   • What Are the Clinical Criterium for TPN? 
   • What Are Some Side Effects and Complications of TPN? 
   • What Is the Average Cost for TPN? 
   • How Can Patients Self-Manage TPN? 
   • What Are Alternatives to TPN? 
3. Defining Central Lines 
   • Central Line Prevalence 
   • How and Where are Central Lines used?  
   • What Are the Clinical Criterium for Central Lines? 
   • What Are Some Complications of Central Lines? 
   • How Can Patients Self-Manage Central Lines?  
4. Nursing Considerations 
   • What is the nurses’ role in TPN patient education and management?  
   • How Can Nurses Identify if Someone Needs More Intervention for their TPN Administration?  
5. Upcoming Research 
   • What Research on TPN Use Exists Presently? 
   • What Are Some Ways for People who Receive TPN to Participate in Research? 
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 TPN and Lipids Administration. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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 common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of TPN. 
2. Describe educational strategies for TPN use. 
3. List alternatives to TPN use. 
4. Explain management techniques for TPN complications. 
5. Discuss recommendations for TPN use in outpatient, non-clinical settings. 

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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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