NUR133 - Using the NIH Stroke Scale (1.0 HR)

Purpose: To provide the practicing nurse with the information that he or she needs to understand the NIH Stroke Scale including its purpose, use and implications for care of stroke patients. Objectives: 1. Explain the physiology of stroke; 2. Discuss the purpose of the NIH Stroke Scale; 3. Describe the process of administering the NIH Stroke Scale. Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.