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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide the professional nurse with an overview of SCD and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the pathophysiology of SCD.
  2. Identify symptoms of SCD and crisis.
  3. Discuss medical and nursing management of SCD.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 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.





Planner
Test Code: NMIE1110B
Published: November/December 2010
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Valerie Gill MSN, Joanne Lavin EdD, Maria Sim EdD
Categories: Hematology
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Sickle Cell Anemia