Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
Pharmacology Hours 0.30
Expires Nov 15, 2026
Topics: Pharmacology, Renal, Sepsis
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Mortality and morbidity from sepsis/septic shock remains high. Simultaneous development of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury negatively impacts clinical courses. Immediate identification and intervention improve outcomes. This intermediate-level presentation reinforces the critical care APRN’s foundational knowledge of sepsis/septic shock, describes the phenomenon of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury and explores options to manage care based on recent evidence-grounded theory.Objectives
- Classify sepsis-associated acute kidney by definition and diagnostic criteria to recognize those requiring nursing intervention.
- Discuss the impact of pharmacologic therapies including diuretics, vasoactives and antibiotics on sepsis-associated-acute kidney injury.
- Construct evidence-supported, theory-grounded clinical decision pathways to improve the quality of care provided by APRNs in the ICU.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
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.
AccreditationThe 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.
Refund PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.