Complications in Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices

Purpose of Activity

To provide the registered professional nurse with an overview of ventricular assist devices (VADs), including their benefits and acute and long-term complications.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify the use of VADs.
2. Describe acute and long-term complications of VADs.
3. List the nursing implications related to VADs.

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: DCCN1108
Published: November/December 2008
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: CESaver
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Katrina Barnes MSN, RN
Categories: Cardiovascular
Specialties: Medical-Surgical