In these short rapid-fire presentations, speakers highlight approaches to managing issues related to virtual access in the practice environment.

Remote Virtual SimLearn Physical Examination Training for Nurses
Presented by Toni O’Day, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCM; Sherri Boisvert, PhD, MSN, RN and Nina Morris, MSN Ed, RN
This session explores an innovative way to train outpatient nurses in palpation skills in remote areas when there is no provider onsite, allowing someone with hands-on assessment skills to provide feedback that can be used for clinical decision-making.

Nursing Video Blood Pressure Visits (VBPV): Leveraging Virtual Visits and Nursing Expertise to Meet Veterans’ Needs
Presented by Sandra Guerrero, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, CNL and Cortney Frosch, MSN, RN, CNL, CDE
This session discusses the value that video visit modality provides in nursing care management, the ways that video blood pressure visits serve as an entry point for nursing virtual practice, and the importance of video blood pressure visits on the management of hypertension.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify key benefits of using virtual access methods.

Sherri Boisvert PhD, MSN, RN

Rural Health and Performance Improvement Nurse, VHA SimLEARN Outreach Network

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