Course Code: REL-ACU-0-GPNAC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify clinical indicators necessitating the use of parenteral nutrition therapy.
Recognize components of adult and pediatric parenteral nutrition formulations.
Recognize and reduce the risks associated with parenteral nutrition therapy.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Selecting the Right Patient at the Right Time
Candidates for Parenteral Nutrition
Pediatric Considerations
Timing of Administration
Section 3: Selecting the Right Ingredients
Composition of PN Solution
Section 4: Determining the Best Composition
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Section 5: Type and Rate of Administration
Types
Rate of Infusion
Section 6: Minimizing Complications
Reducing Risk of Infection
Metabolic Complications
Other Complications
Section 7: Assessing Outcomes
Patient Progression
Section 8: Clinical Vignette
Caring for a Child on PN
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a certificate of training in weight management and the Google Project Management professional certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Instructor: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.