Chapter 9: Medical Consequences of Acts of Terrorism and Disaster: A National Perspective, 2nd Edition 3 CE Hours
Release Date: June 15, 2022
Expire Date: June 15, 2025
Faculty Author : Laura Kay Wood, DNP, RN, CMCN is a professor of graduate nursing at Purdue University Global. She received a DNP in executive leadership. Her EBP project focused on disaster nurse competencies. She holds a Master of Nursing in nursing education from Kaplan University. Her bachelor’s degree in nursing is also from Kaplan University. She is a board-certified managed care nurse. She has written and presented on disaster nursing. Laura Kay Wood has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Author : Deborah S. Adelman, PhD, RN, NE-BC, is a professor of graduate nursing at Purdue University Global and a noted disaster nursing specialist who has responded to national and local disasters. She has published a disaster nursing textbook, CE disaster offerings, written numerous disaster nursing articles, and given presentations to various organizations on disaster nursing and response. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy with a human resource education focus from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign College of Education, and received a Master of Science in nursing in nursing administration with a focus on public health nursing from the University of Illinois, University Center. She has a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Illinois, Medical Center, College of Nursing. How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete: ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest
She is a board-certified nurse executive and has held a variety of positions within nursing in mental health, public health, and nursing administration. Deborah S. Adelman has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Peer Reviewer: Candace Pierce, DNP, RN, CNE, COI is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. Pierce strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. As the Lead Nurse Planner for Colibri Healthcare, she engages with nurse planners and subject matter experts to assist in developing high-quality, evidence-based continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Candace Pierce has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. AGD Subject Code - 142 objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion. Sponsorship/commercial support and non-endorsement It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
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After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Distinguish between terrorist acts, disasters, and emergencies. Explain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health Alert Network. Correlate the different biological and chemical terrorism agents to their medical consequences.
Describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to and emergency treatment for victims exposed to biological and chemical agents. Correlate the different radiological terrorism agents to their medical consequences. Describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to and emergency treatment for victims exposed to nuclear agents.
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