Restorative Nursing: Mobility for the Licensed Nurse

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RNMLN

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify three causes of immobility and their consequences
Describe the steps in implementing a restorative nursing mobility program
Discuss the safety precautions needed in restorative nursing mobility programs

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Causes and Consequences of Immobility

An Avoidable Decline

Physiological Causes of Immobility

The Role of the Environment

Consequences of Immobility

Survey Issues

Restorative Focus

Review

Conclusion

Section 3: Beginning Mobility Programs

Safety

Assessment

Functional Assessment

Bed Mobility Training

Transfer Training

Types of Transfers

Ambulation Training

Prosthesis Training

Review

Summary

Section 4: Assistive Devices

Proper Use

Gait Belts

Walkers

Canes

Bed Rails

Other Devices for Bed Mobility

Energy Conservation

Documentation

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

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Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.