ARN & NAON Present: Preventing Fragility Fractures

This is an on-demand webinar that was recorded on a previous date. The webinar is about 1 hour in length. You will need to watch the webinar, receive a 60% or higher passing grade on a quiz, and then complete an evaluation to receive your certificate and complete this course. You will have access to this course for 1 year, starting on the purchase date.

This webinar is an overview of osteoporosis risk factors and screening practices, and associated fracture risks. The latest evidence-based practice guidelines for the nonpharmacological and pharmacological prevention and management of osteoporosis and associated fractures will be discussed.

Learning Objectives

Part 1: Overview of Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Prevention of Osteoporosis related fractures-
• Learners will be able to identify those at risk for osteoporosis related fractures utilizing evidence-based risk assessment tools
• Learners will be able to employ evidence-based guidelines in the prevention of osteoporosis related fractures


Part 2: Management of Osteoporosis and Osteoporosis Related Factures-
• Learners will be able to utilize current evidence-based practice guidelines in both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of osteoporosis and osteoporosis related fractures

Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 CNE
    ANCC The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Publication date: 
05/20/2021
Purchase deadline: 
08/05/2024
Member cost:
$23.95
Non-member cost:
$35.95
Cost:
$35.95
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Alena Lester, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C Mississippi University for Women
MSN Coordinator, Graduate Nursing Program Associate Professor, Graduate Nursing Program Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic and Physical Therapy
Lead Nurse Practitioner for 5 nurse practitioners


Providing orthopaedic care for patients across the lifespan, OSHA Safety Officer
Associate Professor Graduate Nursing Mississippi University for Women responsible for content related to MS and Orthopaedic assessment, diagnostics, and management of MS related issues in primary care, evidence-based research/MSN project theses, advanced nursing procedures, and policy courses. Serves as Director of Council on Health Affairs, for Mississippi Nurses Association. Practice as a health care provider for Mississippi University for Women Campus Health Center, providing healthcare to students, faculty, and staff. 7 year’s experience as lead Nurse Practitioner in orthopaedic practice managing orthopaedic issues such as OA, Osteoporosis, Pediatric MS issues, and post-op care of orthopaedic surgical patients.

I have presented at NAON Congress 2018, and 2020 on Osteoporosis Related Fractures. Served as a reviewer for chapter in Core Curriculum. I have been a certified Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner for 4 years. I have over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with experience in a variety of fields, including orthopaedics. 

None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Notice of requirements to receive contact hours: 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours will be awarded for individuals who participate in the full activity and complete the post-evaluation for the activity. The ability to view or accept credit for this product expires on 8/5/2024.

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 CNE
    ANCC The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Price

Member cost:
$23.95
Non-member cost:
$35.95
Cost:
$35.95
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