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1. Consider critical anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of each system.
2. Categorize significant assessment and diagnostic findings relevant to the critical care environment.
3. Evaluate clinical presentation, as well as specific patient management, of commonly seen conditions in critical care.
4. Devise a nursing care plan for the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.
5. Perform nursing interventions for increased intracranial pressure.
6. Prioritize critical nursing actions for the patient with septic, hypovolemic and cardiogenic shock.
7. Characterize the process of coagulopathy in DIC.
8. Anticipate the clinical symptoms of electrolyte disturbances.
9. Analyze treatment options for respiratory failure.
10. Explore common endocrine dysfunctions in the critical care patient.
11. Apply interventions for frequent sources of poisoning.
12. Practice test-taking skills.
13. Select strategies for successful completion of the CCRN exam.
14. Specify professional and ethical nursing care using AACN definitions.

Cardiovascular

• Anatomy & Physiology Review
• Auscultating Extra Heart Sounds
• Cardiac Output
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection, Transection
• Angina & Myocardial Infarction
• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiac Trauma
• Hypertensive Crisis
• Conduction System Defects
• Pacemakers

Endocrine

• Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) & DKA
• Hypoglycemia
• Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
• SIADH

Renal

• Renal Failure
• Dialysis and CRRT
• Electrolyte Abnormalities and Interventions

Gastrointestinal

• GI Bleed
• Hepatic Failure
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Small Bowel Obstruction
• Bowel Infarction

Hematologic/Immunologic

• Altered Immune System Concerns
• Life-Threatening Coagulopathies
• Blood Product Administration

Neurologic

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Increased Intracranial Pressure and ICP Monitoring
• Seizures
• Spinal Cord Injury

Pulmonary

• Respiration vs. Ventilation
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• Mechanical Ventilation
• CPAP/Bipap
• ARDS
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary Embolus
• COPD
• Chest Trauma

Multisystem

• Shock
• SIRS, Sepsis, Septic Shock, MODS
• Poisoning
• Overdose

Behavioral/Psychosocial

• Depression
• Failure to Thrive
• Chemical Dependency

Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in intensive care. She earned her legal nurse consultant training through the Vickie Milazzo Institute in 2008 and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various boards of nursing. She has worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements to fulfill corrective action guidelines.

Additionally, Cyndi has worked as a legal nurse consultant responsible to analyze medical records, determine merit, assist with client interviews, attend medical appointments, locate testing experts, complete chronologies, review billing for accuracy, provide deposition/jury question development, and assist in court strategy development. Cyndi is a renowned national seminar speaker having spoken for numerous companies since 2008, including her own, Clinical Review Consultants. She works for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota continuing her passion for bedside nursing in critical care. Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has an employment relationship with Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cynthia Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Save time and $10 off the price of other submission methods – purchase & take the CE test online for $19.99 USD per participant. Additional processing fees apply for other submission methods (i.e. mail, fax, etc.). Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

Continuing Education Information
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others. Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase. Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards. For Planning Committee disclosures, please see statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists
This self-study activity consists of 13.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 13.5 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 13.5 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 13.75 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 13.75 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Practice Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses