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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To present registered professional nurses with current information on necrotizing fasciitis, including treatment approaches and implications for practice.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Outline the pathophysiology and classification of necrotizing fasciitis.
  2. Describe the various manifestations of necrotizing fasciitis.
  3. Plan the appropriate interventions for patients who have necrotizing fasciitis.
Price: $25.00

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: ON0309A
Published: March/April 2009
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 14/18 (77%)
Authors: Tina Astorino, Ilean Genrich, Laura MacGregor, Carol S. Victor, Diane R. Eckhouse, Laurel Barbour
Categories: Orthopaedics , Surgery