This course is intended to equip nurses with the information necessary for effective suicide prevention. By understanding risk and protective factors, trainees will gain increased capabilities at identifying the best course of action when dealing with suicide cases. The course will address suicide statistics, assessment, treatment, and management. By the completion of the course, the learner will demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based screening and prevention of suicide by passing a post-test with a score ≥ 80%. The course is based on current empirical research and best-known evidence-based practices.
Intended Audience
This course is appropriate for:
Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Midwives
Licensed Practical Nurses
Learning Objectives
The learner will identify why nurses are at increased risk for suicide as measured by completion of a mid-lecture self-check question.
The learner will describe key risk factors for suicide, including burnout, chronic toxic stress, and secondary traumatic stress among nurses, as measured by mid-lecture and post-presentation assessments.
The learner will demonstrate competence with the appropriate use of a confidential and standardized pathway to care for nurses that addresses screening, assessing, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up for nurses at risk for suicide, as measured by case studies.
The learner will discuss systems of care, evidence-informed approaches, and best practices to reduce suicide rates;
The learner will describe the ethical legal considerations for caring for patients and nurses who are suicidal.
Features
Details
Approval Entities
Instructional Methods
Assessment Review
Interactive Elements
Scenarios
Slides Presentation
Video Clips
Assessment
Autograded
Daily CE Broker Reporting for Registered Boards
Final Quiz
Passing 80%+
Quiz Retakes
Contact Hours
2
Language
English
ID Required
No
Development Team
Amy Adkins-Dwivedi MS RN CPNP PMHS
Margaret Chinn
Megan Arbour PhD CNM CNE
Trisha Moreno
First Published
April 1, 2022
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-902758
Expiration Date
October 31, 2022
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-902758
Expiration Date
October 31, 2022
Florida Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-902758
Expiration Date
October 31, 2022
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants