Contact hours available until 4/30/2016.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author, editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

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Objectives:

Discuss the indications and contraindications for the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV).
Identify barriers that impact pneumococcal vaccination administration.
Explain two proven nursing interventions to improve pneumococcal vaccination rates.
Describe how nurses can influence health promotion and disease prevention by championing immunizations.

Melly F. Turner BSN, RN-BC

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