Drug Diversion and Controlled Substances Nursing CE Course for West Virginia Nurses
hosted byNursingCE.comDrug Diversion and Controlled Substances Nursing CE Course for West Virginia Nurses is organized by NursingCE.com.
Release date: 07/29/22
Expiration date: 07/29/25
About This Course:
The purpose of this module is to provide a detailed overview of the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances for registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in West Virginia, in compliance with the state regulations and evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of prescription drug abuse and diversion, challenges in managing chronic pain, and best practices for prescribing controlled substances.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, learners should be able to:
• Describe the epidemiology of controlled substance abuse and drug diversion within the US, define key terminology, and identify contributing and risk factors for potential misuse/abuse
• Identify the three different classes of controlled substances most commonly misused, including indications, risks, benefits, common adverse effects, and alternatives for opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants
• Explain safe prescribing based on best practices, clinical experience, and evidence-based guidelines
• Discuss acute and chronic pain management and special considerations for controlled substance use in specific populations (e.g., elderly, pregnant, and cancer patients) and end-of-life care
• Identify the prevention, screening, and signs of potential substance abuse and addiction and describe the appropriate response to and current treatment options for substance abuse and addiction
• Describe the West Virginia requirements for prescribing controlled substances and the Controlled Substance Automated Prescription Program (CSAPP)