Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) Self Directed Learning Courses

Alabama Nurse, Dec 2004-Feb 2005

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

Cost: $2.50 members $7.50 non-members

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

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

Cost: $75 member $85 non-member

12.0 contact hours

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

Cost: $75 member $85 non-member

Cost: $95 members

12 contact hours$105 non-members

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

Cost: $4.50 members $7.50 non-members

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

Cost: $2.50 members $7.50 non-members

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

Cost: $30 members $40 non-members

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

Cost: $12.50 members $20 non-members

9. "Colorectal Cancer" - This course is a comprehensive overview of colorectal cancer.

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.

1.4 contact hours

Cost: $6.00 members $11.50 non-members

10. "Basic Ground Rules for Alabama Nurses" - This course is an overview of the Alabama Nurse Practice Act and the 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

Cost: $10.50 members $15 non-member

Contact ASNA at:

360 N. Hull Street

Montgomery, Al 36104

334-262-8321

800-270-2762

(F) 334-262-8578

charlener.asna@mindspring.com