Education for Nursing Staff
Pharmacology classes
Designed to help certified medication aides (CMAs) meet their re-certification, these classes will help all CMAs interested in better understanding the medications they are giving. See class schedule for 2012.
- Anti-infective Medications
- Cardiovascular Medications
- Drugs for Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
- Gastrointestinal Medications
- Hematological/Antineoplastic Agents
- Hormonal Medications
- Immunodulators
- Medication for Pain Management
- Ophthalmic, Otic and Nasal Medications
- Psychotropic Medications
- Respiratory Medications
- Topicals, Nutritional, Complementary Medications
Nursing Skills Classes
Though designed primarily for new nurses, these classes are available to all nursing staff that desires to refresh their skill levels. Examples include:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
- Accucheck Glucometer
- Debriefing
- Documentation for Nurses
- Laboratory Procedures
- Leadership for Nurses
- Prevention of Falls
- Tuberculosis Monitoring at OSH
- Vital Signs Monitoring
Self-Paced Learning Courses for Nurses
These are self based courses using the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice which OSH uses as their standard. These courses allow you to review and refresh your skills and knowledge at your own pace. Tests to help with your comprehension will be included in the courses.