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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To familiarize the registered professional nurse with the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment for hospital-acquired and community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:


1. Describe the history and characteristics of MRSA infection.
2. Describe risks and diagnosis of MRSA.
3. Discuss treatment and care for MRSA patients.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: MIN0808
Published: August 2008
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Men in Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Deborah A. Fry MT(ASCP), CIC, MBA, Terry L. Burger RN, BSN, CIC
Categories: Infection