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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of research data on topical zinc for treatment of chronic leg ulcers.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Analyze the findings of the topical zinc dressing literature search to assess its role in healing venous leg ulcers (VLUs).
  2. Apply results of study findings in case scenarios for VLU treatment regimens.
  3. Recognize the limitations of the research studies in the literature review on topical zinc dressings.

Disclosures

All staff, faculty, and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME/CNE activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $27.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.9 CH
  • DC - BON 2.9 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.





Planner
Test Code: ASWC0114
Published: Jan 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Authors: Siobhan O'Connor, BSc (Business Information Systems), BSc (Nursing), RGN; Siobhan Murphy, BSc(Hons), MSc, RGN, RNT
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Wound
Topics: Venous Leg Ulcer , Wound Care