Gastroenterology Nursing: Assessment, Procedures and Patient Education

Course Purpose

Effective nursing practice in gastroenterology begins with a strong foundation in assessment and a clear understanding of the nurse's scope. Building on this, the course progresses to specific procedural care, detailing the nursing responsibilities before, during, and after common endoscopic procedures.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 3 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

This course is designed for nurses who care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver conditions. It focuses on the essential skills nurses need to effectively assess, educate, and manage patients undergoing common gastroenterology procedures and living with chronic digestive diseases. Nurses will deepen their understanding of their role in patient care, from initial assessment to ongoing support.

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

1. Explain the nursing scope for gastroenterology assessment, patient education, periprocedural care, referral and documentation across common digestive and liver conditions.
2. Teach patients accurate bowel and dietary preparation for colonoscopy and safe expectations for recovery, including recognized risks and warning signs.
3. Teach patients accurate preparation for upper GI endoscopy, including medication review, fasting and recovery expectations and warning signs.
4. Recognize the presentation, causes and lifestyle and medical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease and support patient adherence and safety.
5. Recognize the presentation, causes and treatment approach of Crohn's disease, including medicine categories, bowel rest and surgical indications.
6. Recognize the presentation, severity grading and treatment approach of ulcerative colitis, including medicine categories and surgical indications.
7. Recognize the manifestations and complications of cirrhosis, including portal hypertension, ascites, varices and hepatic encephalopathy, and support safe home management.
8. Distinguish acute from chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, recognize shock, and apply current colorectal cancer screening guidance in patient education.

Who this course is for:

Healthcare professionals who want continuing education on Gastroenterology Nursing: Assessment, Procedures and Patient Education.

Course outline

12 sections · finish in any order across devices

1. 1

   Course overview and learning objectives

2. 2

   Introduction

3. 3

   Foundations of gastroenterology nursing assessment

4. 4

   Colonoscopy: preparation, procedure and periprocedural nursing care

5. 5

   Upper GI endoscopy: preparation, procedure and periprocedural nursing care

6. 6

   GERD: recognition, lifestyle management and medicine education

7. 7

   Crohn's disease: presentation, causes and treatment approach

8. 8

   Ulcerative colitis: severity grading and treatment approach

9. 9

   Cirrhosis and its complications: recognition and safe home management

10. 10

    Gastrointestinal bleeding and colorectal cancer screening education

11. 11

    Nursing Considerations

12. 12

    Conclusion

This Course Satisfies

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Questions about this course

How many contact hours is Gastroenterology Nursing: Assessment, Procedures and Patient Education?

3 contact hours, credited at completion.

How much does it cost?

$15.00 on its own, or included with All-Access ($29.99 a year, renewing yearly until you cancel).

Can I listen instead of reading?

Yes — every section can be read or heard, on your phone or computer.

When do I get my certificate?

As soon as you finish the course requirements and the evaluation. It stays in your account.

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