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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To become familiar with a study designed to explore the experiences of patients with advanced heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease recently discharged from the hospital.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recognize the concept of delay related to patients with chronic end-stage disease.
  2. Identify the methodology and results of the study.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.8 CH
  • DC - BON 2.8 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: JHPN0814B
Published: Aug 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Susan E. Lowey, PhD, RN, CHPN; Sally A. Norton, PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN; Jill R. Quinn, PhD, RN, CS-ANP, FAHA, FNAP, FAANP; Timothy E. Quill, MD
Categories: Acute Care , Ethical , Evidence Based Practice , Hospice and Palliative Care , Hospital , Multisystem Patient Care , Preventing Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) , Research , Safety
Specialties: Hospice and Palliative Care, Primary Care
Topics: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) , End of Life