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HTRSD.ORG

HTRSD is a provider of continuing education training focused on human trafficking and other social disparities for health care providers, as well as courses that address nurses' health and well-being and under-served topics in advanced critical care.

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Class Accreditation

All states recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours. This course is accredited by the following boards:

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467.

Provider approved by the Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina, and West Virginia Boards of Nursing through CE Broker, CE Provider #: 50-13256.

What Others are Saying

"I was pleasantly surprised to find this class offered online. I was able to take the course at my own pace and from the comfort of my own home!"

M.H. LPN Lincoln, NE

"It was a very educational class."

C.A. - TX

"Self-Paced, online, very detailed and informative."

T.N. LVN - Norman, OK

"Excellent content held my interest "

E.B. RN - Princeton, Missouri

"Easy to read and great list of examples of topics being discussed. "

E.V. RN DON - El Paso, TX

Pregnancy and Diabetes

Contact Hours: 1
Cost: $10.00

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An online diabetes course for nurses is an essential part of training. Women can face several health challenges throughout pregnancy, including dealing with a concurrent diagnosis of diabetes. Prior to becoming pregnant many women have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, while others are first diagnosed with diabetes when their pregnancy is confirmed. Diabetes is one of the most frequently occurring medical complications during pregnancy occurring in 3.3% of all live births.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Pregnancy and Diabetes course, the participant will be able to:

Identify the four subsets of diabetes.
Explain the risk factors associated with diabetes during pregnancy.
Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacologic management of diabetes during pregnancy.
Discuss the best practices for nursing care of patients with diabetes.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Type 1 Diabetes
Concerns Associated with T1D in Pregnancy
Type 2 Diabetes
Concerns Associated with T2D in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Type 2 Diabetes
Pregnancy and Pre-Existing Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 2: Risk Factors Associated with Diabetes during Pregnancy

Depression Related to Diabetes During Pregnancy
Diagnosing Diabetes During Pregnancy
Medical Nutritional Therapy

Chapter 3: Pharmacologic Management of Diabetes during Pregnancy

Insulin Administration
Glucose Checks
Follow-Up Visits
Evaluation During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia and Aspirin Use
Nursing Care of the Pregnant Patient with Diabetes
Time of Delivery

Chapter 4: Conclusion

Case Scenario
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