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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide registered professional nurses with an understanding of issues surrounding nickel allergies and the nickel content of common items.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. List the nickel content of several common items.
  2. Describe the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of nickel allergy dermatitis.

Disclosures

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

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.





Planner
Test Code: GN0712
Published: July/August 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Gastroenterology Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Janet Hannah RN, CGRN
Categories: Gastrointestinal
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Allergy