Stroke: 10 Fast Facts
By attending this webinar, participants will be able to state the nursing care needs for a patient with an acute stroke. Within the content, the presenter will discuss ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke and the pathophysiology of each type, signs and symptoms of strokes, and the immediate care nurses should take including vital signs, blood work, ECG, and evaluation of sensory and motor functions. This webinar will be recorded.
Topics:
- Recall the two major types of stroke.
- Describe the pathophysiology of stroke related to the type of stroke.
- Summarize the signs and symptoms of stroke.
- List the nursing needs of a patient with an acute stroke.
Featured Speaker:
Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, NP is a national /international nursing educator who has provided over 3000 continuing education seminars to professional nurses throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has authored 10 books and written articles for numerous groups and publications. Her expertise is pathophysiology and pharmacology.
Cost:
$150.00 per facility or $25.00 per individual
VIP Subscribers: Use as part of your package
1.0 Nurse Contact Hour:
Successful completion: Attend the entire webinar and complete the evaluation.
No relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or the presenter of the program content.
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Support:
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $949,120 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
