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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the magnitude of opioid diversion and potential interventions for patient education.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recognize the scope of the problem of opioid diversion.
  2. Identify strategies for patient education as well as safe storage and proper disposal of opioids.

Disclosures

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

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 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.





Planner
Test Code: AJN0815B
Published: Aug 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Opioid Crisis: for Registered Nurses
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Renee C. B. Manworren, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, PCNS-BC, FAAN; Aaron M. Gilson, PhD, MSSW
Categories: Addiction , Education , Pain Management
Specialties: Public Health
Topics: Drug Diversion , Opioid Misuse , Opioids , Pain Management , Substance Use Disorders