AORN Journal Home Study deadline dates extended

AORN Journal, April, 2003

AORN Journal Home Studies published since November 2000 can be submitted for contact hours up to three years after the date they are published. Contact hours earned from Journal Home Studies can be used for CNOR and CRNFA recertification and are recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation as continuing education for RNs. Home Studies published recently in the Journal cover such topics as

* morbid obesity,

* anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction,

* hip arthroplasty,

* bioterrorism,

* hand protection,

* diabetes mellitus, and

* preventing adverse drug reactions.