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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of systemic antibiotic treatment of skin, skin structure, and soft tissue infections in the outpatient setting.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Use information about skin and soft tissue infection pathogens to appropriately identify infections.
  2. Apply recommended infection treatment modalities to patient care.

Disclosures

Dr Jones has disclosed that she was a member of the speaker's bureau for Cubist Pharmaceuticals. The planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

Price: $27.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 3.0 CH / 3.0 APH
  • DC - BON 3.0 CH
  • DC - BON 3.0 CH
  • KY-BON 3.0 CH
  • KY-BON 3.0 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.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours.









Planner
Test Code: ASWC0312
Published: March 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Harriet Jones MD, BSN, CWS, FAPWCA
Categories: Drug Therapy , Infection , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Infection Control, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Methacillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)