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Description:
Every year, stroke strikes approximately 750,000 Americans - killing 160,000 and forever changing the lives of many who survive. The good news is that many strokes can be prevented. There are new treatments that can help stop the brain damage and disability, if you know the symptoms and get immediate attention for your patient. This course is designed to provide an overview of common neurological deficits that may result from stroke, describe nursing strategies that help prevent and/or minimize the impact of those deficits and identify the typical stroke rehabilitation options.

Learning objectives:
- Identify key neurological deficit areas that may result from stroke
- Describe accepted nursing strategies for preventing/minimizing neurological deficits
- Identify general approaches to rehabilitation options after a stroke

NOTE:

Stroke Center Network members receive free and discounted access to this module. If you are affiliated with a Stroke Center Network member organization, please contact your stroke center coordinator for an access code before logging on and registering to access this module. If you are unsure whether or not your organization is a member, or if you would like information about how your organization can become a member, please send an email to scn@stroke.org.

This program is brought to you by educational grants from Genentech, Inc. and PDL BioPharma, Inc.

Author(s):
Teresa Carter, MSN, MS, RN, CNRN, FNP- BC
Sutter NeuroVascular and Stroke Program Supervisor
Sutter NeuroScience Institute
Sacramento, CA

Christy Casper, MSN, ANP, CNRN
Stroke and Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner and Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center Stroke Program
Englewood, CO

Clinical Reviewer:
Duncan Borland, DO
Medical Director, Stroke Program
Southwest Washington Medical Center
Vancouver, WA

Disclaimer:
The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of National Stroke Association.

Target Audience:
Nurses and others involved in the care of stroke patients.

Length: 1.5 hours

Credit Type(s): 0.15 CEU, 1.5 Contact Hours

Cost: $20.00