Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

Accreditation Statement:

This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) 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.

Learning Outcome:

After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to apply the nursing process to the preparation and care of patients undergoing common procedures and surgeries.

Learning Engagement Activity:

One of the outcomes of the focus on patient safety since early in this century is the application of the Universal Protocol for invasive procedures, regardless of the health care setting in which the procedure occurs. Identify the invasive procedures that occur in your setting. Describe the elements of the Universal Protocol that should be applied for those procedures.

Note - only CE Evaluations are available online.

Author Michele Y. Allen LCDR, NC, USN, MSN, BC