UW School of Nursing

Medical/Surgical Nursing


April 28, 2022

Med-Surg 365 | The Renal System

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Med-Surg 365 | The Renal System On-Demand Program Course Description This module provides training in renal assessment, tips for identifying the causes and clinical manifestations of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, and a greater understanding of why every nurse is a kidney nurse. Speaker Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, CNN Clinical Nurse Specialist,…


Med-Surg 365 | Wound Care

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Med-Surg 365 | Wound Care On-Demand Program Course Description This module reinforces principles of wound assessment and management relevant to the medical-surgical nurse. This module provides a review of the components of a thorough skin assessment, empowering nurses to prevent and care for wounds, document the healing process, and improve patient outcomes. Speaker Colleen Karvonen,…


Med-Surg 365 | Infection Prevention and Control

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Med-Surg 365 | Infection Prevention and Control On-Demand Program Course Description This module explores nursing interventions to help us prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections. Speaker Vanessa Makarewicz, MN, RN-BC Infection Control Operations Manager, UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center; Affiliate Instructor, Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle Objectives for Learning Outcomes At the end…


Med-Surg 365 | Sepsis Management

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Med-Surg 365 | Sepsis Management On-Demand Program Course Description This module shows us that anyone can get an infection, and any infection can lead to sepsis. By understanding the signs of sepsis and the importance of a rapid response, you are in a position to save lives. This module will also give you tools to…


Med-Surg 365 | Respiratory Disorders

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Med-Surg 365 | Respiratory Disorders On-Demand Program Course Description This module offers a broader understanding of the clinical manifestations of common respiratory disorders, including breath sounds. You will also learn the rationale for choosing between a variety of respiratory devices. Speaker Erin Eddington Alden, MN, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BC Med-Surg Clinical Nurse Specialist; Stroke Coordinator, UW Medicine/Valley…


Med-Surg 365 | Orthopedic Topics

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Med-Surg 365 | Orthopedic Topics On-Demand Program Course Description This module reviews orthopedic injuries and disorders and their treatments, illuminated with patient stories pulled from the career of an experienced wound and orthopedic nurse. Speaker Alecia Nye, PhD, MN, RN, CMSRN Associate Dean of Nursing, Olympic College Objectives for Learning Outcomes At the end of…


Med-Surg 365 | Cardiovascular Impairments

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Med-Surg 365 | Cardiovascular Impairments On-Demand Program Course Description This module reviews the epidemiology, pathology, risk factors, clinical findings, and nursing management strategies for the most common cardiovascular diseases. Learn to expertly assess your patients for cardiovascular impairments and prevent adverse outcomes. Speaker Laurie Soine, PhD, ACNP, ARNP Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology, UW Medicine/UW Medical Center;…


Med-Surg 365 | Caring for the Older Adult

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Med-Surg 365 | Caring for the Older Adult On-Demand Program Course Description This module provides valuable tools for assessing and monitoring older patients under your nursing care, including tips on how to help an acutely ill patient with dementia feel at ease in the hospital setting. Speaker Barbara Albertson, MN, RN-BC Clinical Nurse Educator, UW…


Med-Surg 365 | Legal and Ethical Issues

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Med-Surg 365 | Legal and Ethical Issues On-Demand Program Course Description This module explains how, by understanding basic healthcare law and your scope of practice, you can find peace of mind when faced with complicated legal and ethical situations. Speaker Patsy Treece, MN, RN Critical Care Research Nurse; Ethics Committee Member, UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center…


Med-Surg 365 | Hematological Disorders

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Med-Surg 365 | Hematological Disorders On-Demand Program Course Description This module tackles the complex system of how new blood cells are created and distributed throughout the body, and the various ways in which hematologic disorders may disrupt that process. Understanding the physiology will help you to identify the best nursing interventions when caring for a…



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