Description
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
This course focuses on the care of the client across the lifespan who has an ostomy or continent diversion. Specifically, the learner will gain knowledge of the diseases or conditions that may result in an ostomy or continent diversion, assessment and perioperative management of these patients. Emphasis is placed on complications of the stoma and skin, risk assessment, prevention, identification and management. Best practice is frequently the level of research in this field of study. That knowledge will be presented in order to improve the nurse’s knowledge and client outcomes. |
| INTENDED AUDIENCE: |
• Nurses with a bachelor’s degree or higher • Acceptance into the WEB WOC® Nursing Education Program |
| PRESENTER(S) & PLANNING COMMITTEE: |
Kathleen Borchert, MS, RN, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Sue Bruch, MSN, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, Rn, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN, Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, WOCNF, Sandra Rohr, MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RR, CWOCN, WOCNF, Michelle Wenzel, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, Anne Lalla, BA, Alicia Munk, BA, Ellie Mitchell, BA |
| EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY: |
Enduring activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and quiz questions. |
| PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY: |
The purpose of this course is to prepare learners to provide evidence-based, collaborative, and holistic care for clients across the lifespan who have or may require an ostomy or continent diversion, including perioperative management, complication prevention, patient education, and long-term support. |
| RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP: |
Michelle Wenzel divests a relative financial relationship which Hollister Inc. as a speaker. This has been mitigated. No Relevant Financial Relationship Reported for the other Presenters or Committee Members |
| OFF LABEL USE: |
The presenter and planning committee reported no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation. |
| REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS: |
To successfully pass this course, students must meet both of the following conditions:
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| COURSE ACCESS: |
Learners will have access to the course through their individualized deadline. |
| CONTACT HOURS: |
81.50 |
| EXPIRATION DATE: |
7/3/29 |



