A Comprehensive Review of Stroke for Nurses

About this Certificate Program

Nurses in all care settings must address a variety of needs to ensure optimal outcomes for the stroke survivor and their family across the care continuum. This program is tailored to provide nurses with the knowledge to clinically care for stroke survivors utilizing the rehabilitation philosophy, in addition to addressing the needs of young stroke survivors, and individuals who experience a mild stroke. The Comprehensive Review of Stroke Certificate prepares nurses to address the full scope of stroke nursing care, including care transitions, community resources and reintegration, and palliative care. Nurses who successfully complete this seven-course program will enhance their clinical decision-making and improve the quality of care to optimize clinical outcomes for stroke survivors and their families.

Target audience

Nurses (RNs, LPNs, UAPs) practicing in an acute, rehabilitation, or outpatient environment who see patients with stroke.

Goals & objectives

• Describe nursing and rehabilitation care for stroke survivors across the continuum of care.

• Explain the nurse’s role in facilitating care transitions and resources for community resources and reintegration.

• Explain care considerations for specific populations, i.e. young stroke survivors and mild stroke survivors.

• Describe the process of palliative care and advance directives for survivors of stroke.