*FREE* Stewardship & Nursing: Where Do We Fit In?

With antimicrobial resistance and cost of healthcare skyrocketing, we need antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship programs more than ever. While physicians and pharmacists have been the key players in stewardship programs, nurses have often been left out. Because nurses spend the most time with patients and are already involved in many stewardship activities, it is time to ensure their involvement. This module describes stewardship programs and reviews how nurses can become more actively involved.

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

• Describe risks associated with antimicrobial use
• Review antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship programs
• Outline the role of nurses in stewardship programs

KBN Approval.  This offering for contact hours is provided by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). KBN Provider Number: 1-0001.  KBN CE Providership Approval through December 31, 2025.  KBN approval of an individual continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program/offering content. 50 minutes = 1.0 KBN Contact Hour.

Originally offered in 2024.