Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SLRC
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify similarities and differences between left- and right-sided strokes.
Apply knowledge of interventions for signs and symptoms of left- and right-sided strokes.
Outline:
Section 1: Defining Left- and Right-Sided Strokes
Overview of Left- and Right-Sided Stroke
Left-Sided Strokes
Right-Sided Strokes
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Management and Rehabilitation
Nursing Interventions for Left- and Right-Sided Strokes
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.