This course offers 7.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to March 28th, 2024. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits the next business day.

Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation: This activity is approved for 7.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

About this Course: This virtual review course is designed to prepare the nurse specializing in caring for stroke patients to pass the Stroke Certified Registered Nurse Examination. The course reviews all major topics of the examination and provides information regarding the latest guidelines and protocols for managing stroke patients. It reviews different stroke types, assessment, acute management and rehabilitation of strokes.

EXPECTATIONS: Plan to take the certification exam within 3 months of completing this course. After the course, notify your supervisor of your exam date and the results of your exam (pass or plan to retest). FREE for MedStar Health Nurses.