{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Improving the Management of Tibia Stress Fractures: A Collaborative, Outpatient Clinic-Based Quality Improvement Project

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Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To present the details of a study done to evaluate the effectiveness of the Leg Pain Screening and Referral Tool for patients presenting with lower extremity leg pain in an outpatient clinic.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify the incidence and etiology of tibia stress fractures.
  2. Discuss the implementation and effectiveness of the Leg Pain Screening and Referral Tool (LPS&RT) for patients presenting with lower extremity leg pain in an outpatient clinic.
Price: $25.00

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.





Test Code: ON0314A
Published: Mar/Apr 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Cindy L. Roberts; Cindy L. Roberts; Michael E. Zychowicz