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Bonita Gordon & Sean G. Smith – The Brain in Detail Neuromuscular
Do you know signs for early diagnosis of neuro disorders?
Neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders remain the nation’s leading cause of disability…an in-depth understanding of the brain and early diagnosis are key.
In this self-paced online course, neuro experts will guide you through a collaborative approach to care for the neuro patient, involving and empowering all members of the healthcare team.
Identify complications more quickly and respond more appropriately
Confidently and effectively communicate with physicians and your peers
Provide safer and more effective care
Get management strategies for these disorders and more:
Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimer’s Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson’s Disease
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Master evidence-based skills, increase your credibility, and grow your career potential — and, most importantly, improve your patients’ treatment outcomes.
Module 1: The Brain In Detail with Sean G. Smith, RN, BSN, NREMT-P, C-NPT, CCRN, CMC, CEN, CFRN, FP-C, CPEN
Did you know that there may be permanent damage to the brain during TIA?
Do you wonder what exactly your neuro checks assess?
Are you intimidated by caring for patients with neurological problems?
Take an in-depth dive into the brain:
The Brain Revealed — The structure and function of components of the mechanical, endocrine and electrical systems of the brain
Mental, Physical, Emotional: Connections and Detachments — They work together to maintain homeostasis, but what does it look like when they go astray — and why?
Common Neurological Conditions: What Happens and Why — Find out what is really going on during acute stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, seizures and aneurysms
Error Messages: What is the Brain Trying to Tell Us — Discover the pathophysiologic mechanisms behind brain dysfunctions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and depression
And more:
Anatomy
Assessment
Diagnostic Tests
Spinal Disorders
Cranial Nerve Disorders
Central Nervous System Disorders
Module 2: Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders with Bonita Gordon, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Gain new insights into the pathophysiologic changes, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic studies for each of these disorders. Learn the latest in innovative medications that are geared to slow or stop the disorder progression.
Through an engaging presentation style and enlightening case studies, Bonita will enhance your knowledge regarding current practice issues. The evidence-based content is valuable to all healthcare providers caring for patients with neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention Strategies & Ways to Slow Progression (PDF Download)
Nationally respected Gerontologist Lisa Byrd has brought together the latest preventative research, along with the newest techniques to slow age-related cognitive decline in a breakthrough book on the management of Alzheimer’s.
Filled with strategies, activities and approaches: cognitive interventions, exercise plans, diet solutions, ways to promote social engagement and medication treatments. Case studies and personal experiences highlight this must-have resource for anyone working with patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or delirium.
Caregiver Survival 101: Strategies to Manage Problematic Behaviors (PDF Download)
Dementia can be debilitating and life-altering — not only for the person with the disease, but also for family members and caregivers. This book was written to help these caregivers and family members better understand dementia and its effects, so they can proactively avert or lessen problematic behaviors while maintaining a climate of respect and compassion.
The management approaches presented are based on research and best practices, as well as the author’s personal and professional experiences. She provides unique insights into the causes, presentations, diagnosis, and management strategies for the various dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn from these nationally recognized nursing experts:
SEAN G. SMITH, RN, BSN, NREMT-P, C-NPT, CCRN, CMC, CEN, CFRN, FP-C, CPEN
Sean G. Smith has experience in both emergency care and critical care. He has written neo-natal/pediatric pharmacology CE exams for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, as well as writing for Mosby clinical updates. He has practiced and taught critical/emergency care and pre-hospital emergency medical services for over 12 years. Career highlights include research in molecular endocrinology, serving in the US Navy, a wide variety of ICUs, flight nursing, and medical missions, as well as offering medical support to NASA. Sean lectures at the national level and has extensive text review/exam writing/contributing author credits. He holds multiple advanced specialty certifications in critical care, emergency, and flight nursing, as well as cardiac medicine, and neonatal/pediatric critical care transport.
Sean is a dedicated and respected educator serving as an official Instructor for Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS-RF), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS-RF), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS-RF), Tactical Combat Casualty Course (TCCC), Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS), and Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (PFCCS-IC).
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sean G. Smith receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Sean G. Smith has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
BONITA GORDON, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN
Bonita Gordon practiced nursing close to 30 years, focusing primarily in the areas of neuroscience and acute care nursing. Bonita worked as a staff educator on the neuroscience/orthopedic/trauma, rehabilitation and medical/surgical units, where she presented lectures on acute and critical care processes. Bonita’s expertise in neuroscience disease processes includes knowledge acquired during her work as a neuroscience critical care nurse and as a clinical nurse specialist in neurosurgery and neurology. After completing her post-master’s certification as an adult nurse practitioner at St. Louis University, Bonita continued to hone her skills in her practice at a university’s neuroscience center.
Bonita has presented extensively on neuroscience diseases, diabetes and acute care. She is an active member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), the American College of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau. Bonita serves as a national committee member for the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Journal of Oncology Nursing, and Journal of Nursing Quality Care and developed content on the spine and spinal problems for the AANN certification review course.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Bonita Gordon receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Bonita Gordon serves as a national committee member for the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.
Learning that Fits YOUR Schedule:
Watch your email for an order confirmation with the account access link to get started on materials instantly. View any of the video modules online at your convenience. You will have unlimited access to the videos online, and you can download everything for future reference! Plus, use the CE21 Mobile™ app to access the course content on-the-go, wherever and whenever you want on your mobile devices.
Interact and collaborate with other professionals in the online community through chat boards and online forums. Participants love sharing ideas, asking questions and networking with peers!
Complete your CE tests online at the completion of each module, with instant access to your CE certificates – earn up to 12.3 CE hours.
