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SCRN® Exam Review

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Program Category: Certification Review

Areas of Practice: Administration Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Cardiology Certifications Critical Care Emergency Gastroenterology Med-Surg Neurology Nursing Legalities Orthopedic Pediatrics Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care Progressive Care/Stepdown Pulmonary Rehab Staff Development Women's Health/Perinatal Other

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide all nurses caring for acute stroke patients with the knowledge of the different types of stroke and the newer recommendations used in the management of stroke based on the newer AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke. This course will provide a complete review of material covered on the SCRN Exam.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Self-report at an 85% rate an increased level of knowledge necessary to pass the SCRN Exam.
  • Relate the new care pathways for the ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients and how they affect the outcomes of this patient population.

Agenda

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. Each day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

Day 1, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

  • Anatomy, Physiology and Etiology of Stroke
    Basic Brain Structures | Basic Vascular Anatomy | Deficits or Expected Complications to Site of Injury | Stroke Syndromes
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Etiology of Stroke (cont.)
    Stroke Mimics | Types | Disorders | Role of Neuroplasticity
  • Hyperacute Care
    Initial Triage |  Assessment | Treatment Considerations | Thrombolytic Therapy | Patient Disposition | 
    Advanced Intervention for Ischemic Stroke | Intervention for Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Acute Care
    Generalized Stroke Care | Ischemic Stroke

Day 2, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

  • Acute Care (cont.)
    Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
    Lacunar Stroke | Ischemic Stroke | Hemorrhagic Stroke | Other Etiologies
  • Post-Acute Care
    Roles of Multidisciplinary Team | Levels of Rehabilitative Care | Identify and Manage Rehabilitation Issues | Multidisciplinary Plan of Care | Stroke Education | EMS Activation
  • Primary and Secondary Preventative Care
    Assessment | Plan of Care | Community Health Education