The Nurse’s Role in Procedural Sedation for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course
The Nurse’s Role in Procedural Sedation for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com.
Release date: September 01, 2021
Expiration date: August 31, 2024
Learning Objectives:
After this activity, the learner will be prepared to:
• Define the term PSA and the continuum of sedation (minimal, moderate, deep, and general anesthesia)
• Discuss the background of PSA, including the role of nurses in PSA and the guidelines set by various professional organizations
• Describe the indications and contraindications for PSA
• Describe the pre-procedural planning considerations for PSA, including the history and physical examination
• Discuss the intra-procedural assessment and monitoring for PSA, including the various medications used for sedation and analgesia
• Describe the post-procedural recovery considerations, including appropriate discharge planning