Classes and Events
NxStage Class for Beginner CRRT Nurses
For Sharp ICU nurses caring for patients with continuous renal replacement therapy.
Presented by Sharp Grossmont Hospital
This class prepares Sharp critical care nurses to provide care for patients with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Class content will include: mechanism of action, review of the NxStage machine, troubleshooting of alarms, and initiation and termination of therapy.
At the end of this session, the participant will:
- Describe the mechanisms of solute/fluid removal
- State indications for CRRT therapy
- Describe interventions to prevent and manage complications
- Demonstrate troubleshooting of NxStage circuit and vascular access
Please note that you must have approval from a lead or clinical nurse specialist prior to registering for this class.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Parking Information
Self-parking is available in Parking Structures 1 or 2. Parking is free for those with a handicapped placard and for all visits under an hour. Visits of one to four hours are $4. Please consult our parking and directions page at sharp.com/Grossmont for other fee and parking options.
Special Instructions
If you need to cancel, please do so at least two business days prior to the class. Classes will be canceled if there are fewer than six nurses enrolled. You will be notified in advance if the class is canceled.
Presenter Information
Julia Reber, RN, and Michael Medina, RN, are dialysis specialists from Fresinus.
CEUs
This course is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider No. 70) for 4.0 contact hours.
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