Online Continuing Education Courses

The National Institutes of Health says nearly one in five people in the U.S. live with a mental health disorder. That means nurses across specialties and settings are bound to see patients with behavioral health issues in their daily practice. The courses in this bundle help provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to support these patients with evidence-based practices.

• Describe the basic components of teamwork and the progression through the stages of novice to expert utilizing the science of teamwork.
• Develop a deeper understanding of our human biases and tendencies and their impact on personal and team performance.
• Compare, contrast, and apply multiple approaches to managing team performance utilizing evidence-based strategies, tools, and quantitative and qualitative measurement.
• Examine the complexities of teamwork in healthcare and apply the research of extreme teams, crisis management, and high reliability to improve performance.
• Explore obstacles to healthy team cultures and collaboration and apply new approaches of leadership that focus on both grit (getting results) and grace (getting the talent to the table). 

• View the entire course which requires a 10-hour commitment of time.
• At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity.
• Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 70% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
• Provide required personal and payment information.
• Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
• Print your Certificate of Completion.

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About the Course: 
Nursing documentation is crucial for comprehensive patient care, ensuring accountability and compliance with evolving regulatory and legal standards, particularly with electronic medical records.  Furthermore, deficient documentation hampers communication among healthcare providers, affecting patient care. Despite time constraints, adhering to best practices in documentation accurately reflects patient status and treatment outcomes, while inadequate records may lead to allegations of negligence or malpractice. Effective documentation supports workflow, enhancing efficiency and productivity. This course emphasizes adherence to documentation for accountability and performance assessment, as incomplete or inaccurate records can impact reimbursement, accreditation, and legal liabilities.  

Learning Outcomes: 
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Recognize the significance and objectives of comprehensive healthcare record documentation.
• Examine various nursing documentation methods and factors influencing system selection.
• Explore the development and usage requirements of computerized nursing documentation
• Recognize the standards and regulations impacting nursing documentation at organizational, institutional, and legal levels.
• Identify nursing documentation risks and mitigation techniques.
• Examine the legal significance and nursing duties regarding informed consent. 
  
   

About the Author: 
Dr. Kim Maryniak, PhD, MSN, BN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC, is a highly experienced nurse with over 31 years in critical care, professional practice, education, and nursing operations, including serving as a Chief Nursing Officer. Her specialties span various areas, including medical/surgical practice, psychiatry, pediatrics, progressive care, and adult and neonatal intensive care. Dr. Maryniak holds a nursing diploma from Foothills Hospital School of Nursing, her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Athabasca University, and her Masters of Science in Nursing and PhD in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. She is certified in neonatal intensive care nursing and as a nurse executive, advanced. Actively involved in professional organizations, her roles include research utilization, education, quality improvement, leadership development, and curriculum development. Dr. Maryniak has no significant financial conflicts of interest.   

How to receive credit:

• Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 17-hour commitment of time. 
• At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity. 
• Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 75% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. 
• Provide required personal and payment information. 
• Complete the mandatory course evaluation. 
• Print your Certificate of Completion.

Disclosures: 

Resolution of Conflict of Interest 
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement 
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept support from ineligible companies. Furthermore, ineligible companies are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer 
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.  

©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. 

Accreditations and Approvals  
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

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About the Course

This course will explore basic telehealth concepts and technology applicable to the registered nurse. It will examine the role of the telehealth nurse, review legal and regulatory concerns, and changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Distinguishing how traditional nursing care translates to the virtual practice environment is essential to preserving the art and science of nursing in the virtual care environment. Exploration of these issues will occur through a review of how nurses know nursing, know the patient, and know technology. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Characterize basic telehealth concepts, including application to healthcare, barriers and benefits, telehealth programs, and telehealth service delivery systems.
• Differentiate between the basic types of telehealth technologies and their application to practice.
• Examine roles of the registered nurse in the virtual care environment.
• Examine application of telehealth in natural disasters, healthcare emergencies/crises, and epidemics and pandemics. 
• Apply legal and regulatory considerations to telehealth nursing practice. 
• Distinguish how traditional nursing care translates to the virtual practice environment. 
• Appraise telehealth competencies for the registered nurse in the virtual care environment.

About the Author/Presenter
Joan Taylor, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is an experienced nurse practitioner with 29 years of nursing experience in a variety of nursing areas including nursing education and clinical practice. She holds a BSN, an MSN, a Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and she is currently a faculty member for Purdue Global University School of Nursing. Dr Taylor has previously taught in BSN and MSN programs and is currently teaching in the DNP program. In addition to her academic role, she is also a certified family nurse practitioner in clinical practice that includes clinical telehealth. Dr Taylor’s achievements include collaborating in policy development and implementation of telemedicine, conference presentations, and publishing an article on telehealth. Dr Taylor serves on university and community committees and is a member of various professional organizations. Recently, she received a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty for the DNP. Her research interests include population health, health disparities, mental health, innovative educational technology, and student stress in online learning. 

How to Receive Credit 

• Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 4-hour commitment of time. 
• After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. 
  Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
• Provide required personal information and payment information.
• Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
• Print your Certificate of Completion.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.

Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.