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.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and AAACN.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
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.
