NTI Recorded Session NTI23328
Author(s): Michelle Dedeo
Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Expires Nov 15, 2026
Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial, Medication Management
Population: Pediatric, Adult
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Opioid addiction and dependence are growing in the United States. Understanding the current evidence and best practices for delivery of safe patient care in the inpatient setting is vital for direct care nurses assessing and managing addiction and withdrawal. Evidence-based opiate withdrawal scales are reviewed and case studies are incorporated to support education and learning for direct care nurses working with this patient population.The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of
nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on
Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for
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Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.