NUR112 - Guillain-Barre Syndrome (1.0 HR)

Purpose: The health care professional will enhance her/his understanding of the symptoms that lead to a diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), as well as treatment and nursing management. Objectives: 1. Describe Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS); 2. Explore causes of GBS; 3. Discuss diagnosis, treatment, and nursing management for the patient with GBS; 4. Discuss prognosis of the patient with GBS. 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; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.