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Activity Steps

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Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To present an evidence-based literature review outlining the assessment and management of workers who have sustained a work-related low back injury.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify assessment and management strategies for workers who have sustained a work-related low back injury.
  2. Recognize various determinants of a safe level of activity and guidelines for a return to work.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $25.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - 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. 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 Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: ON0516B
Published: May/Jun 2016
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Ann Regina Lurati, ACNP-BC, MPH, DNP, COHN-S
Categories: Orthopaedics
Specialties: Occupational Health, Orthopaedics
Topics: Orthopedic injuries