Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Course #34464 - $30 -
- Participation Instructions
- Review the course material online or in print.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Review your Transcript to view and print your Certificate of Completion. Your date of completion will be the date (Pacific Time) the course was electronically submitted for credit, with no exceptions. Partial credit is not available.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease that has impacted the lives of more than 1.5 million individuals in the United States. Lupus is one of several chronic conditions that may result in long-term disability. The majority of SLE sufferers are young women. It is imperative that healthcare providers, including nurses, have a general knowledge base regarding this chronic disease. In addition, this knowledge base will provide healthcare providers with the tools necessary to provide appropriate care, guidance, and support for patients who are living with this chronic disease process.
- INTRODUCTION
- EPIDEMIOLOGY
- TYPES OF LUPUS
- ETIOLOGY OF LUPUS
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH LUPUS
- DIAGNOSIS OF LUPUS
- TREATMENT
- LUPUS AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN WOMEN
- LUPUS AS A CHRONIC ILLNESS
- RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS WITH LUPUS
- PATIENT EDUCATION
- CASE STUDY
- CONCLUSION
- GLOSSARY OF TERMS
- Works Cited
- Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations Citations
This course is designed for nurses working in any healthcare setting who may interact with individuals diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.
The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with the information necessary to provide appropriate care, guidance, and support for patients who are living with the chronic disease of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify those individuals at risk for developing systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus).
- Compare and contrast the four types of lupus.
- Evaluate the possible causes of lupus.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of lupus.
- Select the laboratory tests and diagnostic criteria necessary to appropriately diagnose lupus.
- Analyze the various treatment options for lupus.
- Discuss the impact of lupus as a chronic illness.
Richelle A. Rennegarbe, PhD, RN, earned her RN degree from Kaskaskia College in Centralia, IL, her BSN from McKendree University in Lebanon, IL and her MS in Community Health Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL. She earned her PhD in Health Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, IL. Dr. Rennegarbe's primary areas of expertise include community health nursing, women's health issues, nursing leadership, and chronic conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus. She is a Professor of Nursing and Director of the DNP Program at McKendree University. Dr. Rennegarbe is certified by the American Organization of Nurse Executives in executive nursing practice and certified as a Professional in Patient Safety by the Institute for healthcare Improvement.
Contributing faculty, Richelle A. Rennegarbe, PhD, RN, has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
Mary Franks, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
The division planner has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
Sarah Campbell
The Director of Development and Academic Affairs has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
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