Course
Performing a Full Neurological Assessment
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Cheryl Carlin
MSN, RN, CNE
Assessment is a key component of nursing care. It not only informs the nurse of changes to the patient’s condition but allows the nurse to evaluate if interventions have been effective. When working with patients who have suffered injury or impairment to the neurological system, a complex neurological assessment is often needed to guide care. The purpose of this course is to provide guidance for nurses who are performing neurological assessments. We will identify the components of a neurological exam, discuss how the exam should be performed, and explore both normal and abnormal findings that may be seen.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Why a Neurological Assessment?
- Comprehensive Neurological Assessment
– Mental Status
– Motor Function
– Sensory Function
– Cerebellar Function
– Cranial Nerves
– Reflexes - Conclusion
- 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 importance and components of a neurological assessment. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify components of a comprehensive neurological assessment.
- Discuss the rationales for why a comprehensive neurological assessment should be performed.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in a neurological assessment.
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: July 15, 2024
Course Offering: #108