Nurses Ebola Education Module and Safety Poster
Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2014/11/07 - Updated: 2021/10/21
Topic: Ebola Virus - Publications List
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main
Synopsis: Nurse.com announces special continuing education module on Ebola for nurses in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Campaign for Nursings Future. The educational resources are available free of charge to every nurse in America and include a continuing education course, latest news about Ebola and other resources.
Introduction
As the Ebola outbreak continues to cause concern, Nurse.com and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future have launched a new initiative to educate nurses across the U.S. about the disease.
Main Item
An educational grant provided by Johnson & Johnson to Nurse.com - a leading provider of continuing education for nurses - provides a comprehensive digital learning experience for nurses about the clinical aspects, screening and special precautions surrounding Ebola. The educational resources are available free of charge to every nurse in America and include a continuing education course, latest news about Ebola and other resources. Nurses can earn up to 3.0 continuing education contact hours for completing the entire activity.
"Nurses are critical to winning the battle against Ebola," said Nurse.com President and CEO Melyni Serpa.
"With their shared values of championing the nursing profession, Nurse.com and Johnson & Johnson are dedicated to supporting nurses in their mission to educate the public about the disease and care for patients. This one-of-a-kind learning opportunity offers comprehensive information created specifically for nurses and could not have been made possible without the generous support of the Campaign."
This special learning opportunity is available at Nurse.com/Ebola
Nurses can choose to complete the entire digital continuing education experience:
- "Ebola: What Nurses Need to Know, " worth 3.0 contact hours,
- Or the single continuing education course "Ebola Virus Disease: Preparation and Prevention ," worth 1.0 contact hour.
Nurse.com CE activities are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Ebola Safety Precautions for Nurses:
The World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Australia and many countries recommend health workers treating Ebola wear surgical masks for protection, along with other personal protective equipment such gowns, gloves and goggles.
Nurses have the closest contact with patients, and deserve all available protection for their occupational health and safety. This means higher personal protective equipment, including respirators.
Ebola Safety Poster for Nurses:
Author Credentials: Ian was born and grew up in Australia. Since then, he has traveled and lived in numerous locations and currently resides in Montreal, Canada. Ian is the founder, a writer, and editor in chief for Disabled World. Ian believes in the Social Model of Disability, a belief developed by disabled people in the 1970s. The social model changes the focus away from people's impairments and towards removing barriers that disabled people face daily. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and achievements, check out his bio.