The Effect of Early Ambulation on Patient Outcomes for Total Joint Replacement

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 change project implemented to provide and measure the effectiveness of an educational intervention about the benefits of day-of-surgery mobility.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Outline the findings of the literature review and other background information helpful for understanding the impetus behind this change project.
  2. Identify the results of this project's implementation and implications for practice.
Price: $20.00

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.





Test Code: ON0715B
Published: Jul/Aug 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Melissa Yager, MS, RN, CNS, ONC; Jaynelle Stichler, DNS, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN
Categories: Orthopaedics