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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the history of massage in nursing care and the emotional and physiologic benefits for both patient and nurse.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. identify research findings about the benefits of massage.
  2. recognize massage techniques and precautions to consider before massaging certain patients.

Disclosures

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

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 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 Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: AJN0116B
Published: Jan 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Kathryn F. Westman, MS, CNS; Cathy Blaisdell, BSW, NCTM
Categories: Complementary Therapies
Specialties: Holistic
Topics: Complementary Therapies , Massage Therapy