Advanced Critical Care Nursing Online CNE Course: Neuromuscular Blockade

Nursing care for the medically paralyzed patient requires frequent assessment and intervention.  This course will review how neuromuscular blockades work and how to evaluate effectiveness in your patient.  Other concepts reviewed include nursing care strategies for the medically paralyzed patient. 

Target Audience

This course is designed for nurses working in intensive care units.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

  • Describe the difference between depolarizing and non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA)
  • Discuss nursing care strategies for the patient receiving NMBA
  • State the rationale for the use of a peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS)

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.08 ANCC
  • 1.08 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/31/2025
Course expires: 
03/31/2028
Cost:
$40.00
Part of: 
Advanced Critical Care Nursing Online CNE Course

This course will be presented via a self-guided online interactive module. 

Faculty/Content Authors

Amanda Moscatelli, MA, RN
Nursing Education Specialist
Foundations of Critical Care Program
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Melissa M. Barth, MS, RN, CCRN
Nursing Education Specialist
Nursing Professional Development
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Course Directors

Denise Rismeyer, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Director of Continuing Nursing Education
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Amanda Moscatelli, MA, RN
Nursing Education Specialist
Instructor in Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.08 ANCC contact hours.  

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations. 

Available Credit

  • 1.08 ANCC
  • 1.08 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$40.00
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