Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) Self Directed Learning Courses

Alabama Nurse,  Mar-May 2005  

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1. "Cultural Assessment of Koreans" - This is a brief overview of Korean culture particularly within the healthcare milieu. It includes helpful hints for nurses providing nursing care for Koreans.

The course consists of monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from ASNA office

1.0 contact hour

valid through August 17, 2005

Cost: $2.50 member $7.50 non-member

2 "Selective Serotinin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)" - This activity is an overview of SSRIs. It includes nursing management, indication for use, side effects, and contraindications.

The course consists of monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

1.5 contact hours

valid through May 31, 2006

Cost: $6.50 member $12.50 non-member

3. "Law and Ethics for Nurses" - This activity is intended to improve the best practices in nursing. It is based on morals, values, and integrity as the foundation of nursing care.

The course consists of textbook and open book evaluation questions. It may only be obtained by contacting the ASNA office.

8.0 contact hours

valid through March 1, 2006

Cost: $75 member $85 non-member

12.0 contact hours

valid through March 1, 2006

Cost: $95 member $105 non-member

4. "Complimentary and Alternative Therapies" - This activity explores the many dimensions of alternative and complimentary therapies.

The course consists of textbook and open book evaluation questions. It may only be obtained by contacting the ASNA office.

8.0 contact hours

valid through September 1, 2006

Cost: $75 member $85 non-member

12 contact hours

valid through September 1, 2006

Cost: $95 member $105 non-member

5. "Compassion Fatigue" - This activity looks at the increasing problems of nursing having compassion fatigue. It provides a list of symptoms and preventive measures.

The course consists, of a monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

1.0 contact hours

valid through March 1, 2006

Cost: $4.50 member $7.50 non-member

6. "Substance Abuse in the Older Adult" - This activity explores the relationship between substance abuse and aging. It discusses the issue from the point of view of health care providers and older individuals.

The course consists of a monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be down loaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

1.0 contact hours

valid through November 15, 2005

Cost: $2.50 member $7.50 non-member

7. "Diabetes Mellitus: Care & Control - A Review and Current Update" - This is a comprehensive review of Diabetes Mellitus. It is not only a review but also an update on current developments in the field.

The course consists of a monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

4.0 contact hours

valid through April 4, 2006

Cost: $30 members $40 non-member

8. "Fibromyalgia" - This course is an overview of Fibromyalgia with an emphasis on personal management.

The course consists of a monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

2.5 contact hours

valid through August 23, 2006

Cost: $12.50 member $20 non-member

9. "Lactose Intolerance" - This course is a review of diagnosis, treatment, and management of Lactose Intolerance.

The course consists of a monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

1.5 contact hours

valid through November 1, 2006

Cost: $7 member $10.50 non-member

10. "Basic Ground Rules for Alabama Nurses" - This course is a review of the Alabama Nurse Practice Act and Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code.

The course consists of a monograph and open book evaluation questions, which may be downloaded from the ASNA web site or requested from the ASNA office.

2.5 contact hours

valid through September 1, 2006

Cost: $10.50 members $15 non-member

11. "Nursing Management of Difficult Patients" - This course reviews methods to handle difficult patients in order to ensure both patient and nurse safety.

The course consists of a booklet and open book evaluation questions. It may only be obtained by contacting the ASNA office.

2.0 contact hours

valid through December 31, 2006

Cost: $11 members $16 non-members

12. "Decreasing Liability Risk With Correct Nursing Documentation," - The course is designed to explore ways to reduce risk while charting.

The course consists of a booklet and open book evaluation questions. It may only be obtained by contacting the ASNA office.

2.0 contact hours

valid through December 31, 2006

Cost: $11 members $16 non-members

Contact ASNA at:

360 N. Hull Street

Montgomery, A1 36104

334-262-8321

800-270-2762

(F) 334-262-8578

charlener.asna@mindspring.com

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