Understanding the Nervous System

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UNS-V2

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define the basic components of the nervous system.
Discuss signs and symptoms that are considered normal for a neurological disorder or disease.
Identify changes to the nervous system that are considered an emergency.
Describe how to provide patient- and family-centered care to the patient with a neurological condition.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Nervous System

Overview of the Nervous System

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Section 3: Level of Consciousness

Consciousness

Delirium

Causes of Altered LOC

Report Changes in LOC

Section 4: Neurological Diseases and Conditions

Types of Neurological Conditions

Degenerative and Autoimmune Disorders of the Nervous System

Parkinson’s Disease

Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Guillain-Barre

Care of the Patient with a Degenerative Neurologic Condition

Review

Section 5: Vascular Disorders of the Nervous System

What Is a Vascular Disorder?

Cerebrovascular Accident

Warning Signs of Stroke

Cerebral (Brain) Aneurysm

Care of the Patient with a Stroke

Migraine Headaches

Section 6: Genetic and Congenital Disorders of the Nervous System

Genetic and Congenital Disorders

Huntington’s Disease

Cerebral Palsy

Spina Bifida

Care of the Patient with a Genetic or Congenital Disorder

Section 7: Traumatic Injuries to the Nervous System

Types of Injury

Spinal Cord Injury

Paralysis from a Spinal Cord Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

Long-term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

Care of the Patient with a Traumatic Injury to the Nervous System

Section 8: Seizures

Types of Seizures

Epilepsy and Types of Seizures

Febrile Seizures

Care of the Patient with a Seizure Disorder

Review

Section 9: Developmental Disorders

Types of Developmental Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Intellectual Disability

Section 10: Tumors of the Nervous System

Types of Tumors

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

Neuroblastoma

Care of the Patient with a Tumor of the Nervous System

Section 11: Infections of the Nervous System

Types of Infection

Meningitis

Encephalitis

Varicella Zoster

Bell’s Palsy

Care of the Patient with an Infection of the Nervous System

Review

Section 12: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Types of Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease

Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease

Late or Severe Alzheimer’s Disease

Care of the Patient with Dementia or Alzheimer’s

Caregiving for Early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease

Caregiving for Mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease

Caregiving for Late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease

Section 13: Patient and Family Centered Care

Defining Care

Caring for Patients with Dignity and Respect

Participation and Collaboration

Review

Summary

The Nervous System

Neurological Diseases and Conditions

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Patient and Family-Centered Care

Section 14: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Instructor: Laura L. Morgan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Laura L. Morgan, MSN, RN, CCRP, NEA-BC, currently serves as the Clinical Education Specialist at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  She plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for clinicians, using the most current research and clinical data, while fostering the implementation of evidence-based practice. Ms Morgan is an endorsed member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates, member of Sigma Theta Tau international honors Society of nursing, an instructor for Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiovascular Life support and a Board Certified Nurse Executive-Advanced from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.