Course
Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Correctional Setting
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Sheila Burns
MSc, RN
In the correctional environment, nurses are faced with many obstacles to delivering care, so it is imperative that we fully understand the most common critical conditions our patients present with. 65% of new inmates qualify as having substance abuse disorder or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol (7). Withdrawal from alcohol and drugs is a medical condition that needs intervention from the nurse at the earliest opportunity. Being able to deliver high-quality and effective care to this population requires appropriate assessment, treatment, referral, and communication between the multidisciplinary teams of medical, mental health, and security staff.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Clinical Considerations of Alcohol
- Alcohol Withdrawals
- Case Studies
- References
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course we will discuss the identification and treatment of alcohol withdrawal in the correctional setting. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the clinical severity of alcoholism and alcohol withdrawals.
- Identify patients at risk of alcohol withdrawals.
- Understand the steps to monitor and treat alcohol withdrawals.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Conflict of Interest Statement
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts or any contributors have a commercial interest nor were influenced by commercial interests in the creation of this course, financially or otherwise.
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Course Expires on: April 22, 2024
Course Offering: 49