OVERVIEW

Join our CE course for Registered Nurses (RNs) on Pain Management – Strategies & Treatments to comprehensively understand pain physiology and effective management strategies. Learn to assess pain using validated tools, implement multimodal treatment approaches, and administer analgesics safely. This course emphasizes developing individualized, patient-centered pain management plans, addressing ethical and cultural considerations, and leveraging community resources. Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies to enhance pain relief and improve patient outcomes.

Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

Explain the physiological mechanisms of pain and distinguish between types of pain, including acute, chronic, and neuropathic pain.
Conduct effective pain assessments using validated tools and adjust approaches for diverse patient populations.
Apply a multimodal approach to pain management, integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Safely administer opioid and non-opioid analgesics, considering appropriate dosing, side effects, and patient-specific factors.
Develop individualized, patient-centered pain management plans for pain relief and functional improvement.
Recognize and address ethical and cultural considerations in pain management, including autonomy, bias, and equitable care.
Identify and recommend relevant community resources and support systems for patients managing chronic pain.
Stay updated on emerging trends and future directions in pain management, including technological advances and new therapeutic approaches.

The estimated time to complete this activity is 5 hours.

State-required Topic(s)

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Nursing Accreditation Statement
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890, for 5 contact hours.

Release Date: November 28, 2024
Expiration Date: November 28, 2025

5 Contact Hour

FACULTY

Shahid Ali

TARGET AUDIENCE

NursingNursesNurse Practitioners

SPECIALITIES

Pain ManagementHospice and Palliative NurseOncologyCritical care NursingEmergency MedicineGeriatricsFamily MedicineOrthopedicsRehabilitation NurseNeurologyNurse PractitionersNursing

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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