Title:		CCN: Neurology − Strokes	Code:	OS0085-2	Date Active 10/3/2007 Date Inactive 12/31/2011 Hours 1.5 Cost $25.00
Author(s):		Deena M Rodney   Misti Tuppeny
Course Description:		This neurological course for nurses presents the causes, diagnosis and treatment for patients who present with epidural and subdural hematomas as well as those who present with intracranial, intraventricular and subarachnoid hemorrhages. Also discussed is the treatment and nursing care utilized in the care of patients who are diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation or ischemic stroke.
Accreditors:		FL BD Nurs, Contact Hours: 1.5, Category: General

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to 1. differentiate between epidural and subdural hematomas. Describe the causes, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care for each type of hematoma; 2. classify intracranial, intraventricular, and subarachnoid hemorrhage, and identify the causes, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care for each type of stroke; 3. identify arteriovenous malformation, and describe the causes, treatment and nursing care; and 4. describe the causes, treatment and nursing care for ischemic stroke.

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