Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
Expires Dec 15, 2026
Topics: Medication Management
Population: Adult
Role: Staff
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
NTI Recorded Session NTI23330
Author(s): Rachael Georges, Geralyn Esworthy
Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
Expires Dec 15, 2026
Topics: Medication Management
Population: Adult
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
This session presents an advanced overview of dexmedetomidine (Precedex) and its use in the Progressive Care and Stepdown units. Dexmedetomidine is a relatively selective alpha2-adrenergic agonist indicated for use outside of the ICU for improved tolerance of noninvasive respiratory support, alcohol/opiate withdrawal- adjunctive therapy and ICU transfer on low-dose therapy when ICU admission criteria are otherwise no longer met.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
Accreditation
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 1.25 contact hours.
DisclosureAny 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.Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.