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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To present registered professional nurses with information related to psychiatric nursing in home care and specifically to bipolar disease.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the characteristics and prevalence of bipolar disorder, and the findings of the authors' review of the literature.
  2. Plan the appropriate interventions for home health patients who have bipolar disorder.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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Planner
Test Code: HHCN0512A
Published: May 2012
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: Home Healthcare Now
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Verna Benner Carson PhD, PMH/CNS-BC, Sandra L. Yambor RN
Categories: Home Health Care , Psychosocial/Psychiatric
Specialties: Home Health
Topics: Bipolar Disorder