MS from the Nurse's Perspective: More than Symptom Management

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Program Description

From the point at which patients are diagnosed with MS, nurses and other healthcare professionals are there to help them to live as comfortably and productively as possible. The nurse's role in MS care has been increasing in recent years, especially in the implementation of treatment strategies. In fact, nurses often serve as a "treatment hub," as they identify medical, psychological, and social issues; serve as patient educators; act as patient advocates and care managers; and foster communication among the patient, family, and fellow clinicians. Nurses therefore go beyond assisting patients with symptom management; rather, they play a multifaceted role in MS care throughout the course of the disease.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, nurses will be able to:

Describe the current guidelines used to establish a diagnosis of MS
Outline the nurse's role in managing the various symptoms associated with MS
Explain the importance of early treatment with disease-modifying therapies
Identify non-medical strategies that complement treatment of MS symptoms over the longer course of disease management

Program Faculty

Melanie Dumlao, RN, CNP, MSCN
Nurse Clinician, Department of Neurology
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
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Catherine M. O'Connell, RN, BSN, MSCN
Nurse Clinician, Department of Neurology
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
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CE Accreditation

Nurses:
Nursing credit is provided through collaboration between ProCE, Inc. and Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. Wild Iris Medical Education, WSNA CEARP Provider number PA-5/Feb/11, is an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #12300. This activity provides 1.2 contact hours of nurse CE credit.

Expiration Date: 09-11-2012

Funding

This continuing education activity is supported by ProCE and developed in partnership with the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

10% of proceeds will be donated to the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National MS Society.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their contributions to this program:

- Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

- Coleen Friedman
Director, Professional Education
Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

To Participate

To participate in this Web-based continuing education activity:
1.	Review the program description and objectives.
2.	The charge for participating in this course is $25 . To purchase the course, click on ADD TO CART* below. The course fee cannot be refunded after your credit card has been charged. NOTE: if you attended the August 11, 2009 program in Oak Brook, IL, you are not eligible to receive CE credit for this online program.
3.	Take the online post-test and complete the evaluation by clicking the post-test hyperlink on the final slide of the program (registration/enrollment will be required).
* 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National MS Society

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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., ProCE, Inc., RxSchool, the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.