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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide registered professional nurses with an understanding of the challenge of pediatric community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and current evidence concerning treatment of uncomplicated infections.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Outline the epidemiology and presentation of and risk factors for CA-MRSA SSTIs in children.
  2. Identify treatment options for pediatric cases of CA-MRSA SSTIs.

Disclosures

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

Price: $20.00

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.





Planner
Test Code: JDNA0112
Published: January/February 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Aaron Santmyire, Jennifer S. Riggs
Categories: Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Infection Control
Topics: Staphlococcus aureus