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 RNs, APRNs, Midwives, and LPNs.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, healthcare professionals will be able to:
Identify why nurses are at increased risk for suicide as measured by completion of a mid-lecture self-check question
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
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
Discuss systems of care, evidence-informed approaches, and best practices to reduce suicide rates
Describe the ethical legal considerations for caring for patients and nurses who are suicidal
Features
Activity Details
State/Local Approvals
Instructional Methods
Assessment Review
Case Studies
Slides Presentation
Video Clips
Assessment
Autograded and Quiz Retakes Allowed
Daily CE Broker Reporting for Registered Boards
Graded Final Quiz
Passing 80%+
Credit/Contact Hours
2
Faculty
Megan Arbour, PhD, RN, CNM, CNE Associate Professor, Frontier Nursing University
Development Team
Trisha Moreno
Language
English
Release Date
February 1, 2023
Expiration Date
February 1, 2026
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-902758
Expiration Date
October 31, 2024
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-902758
Expiration Date
October 31, 2024
Florida Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-902758
Expiration Date
October 31, 2024
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants