Glucose Under Control: Bridging Knowledge and Practice in Nursing

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UK HealthCare recognizes the importance of safe, evidence-based care for glycemic management in the diabetic patient. Using the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care, this session addresses strategies for glycemic control through patient case studies and knowledge checks.

Target Audience

UK HealthCare Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

After this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the diabetes process, the use of insulin, and blood glucose targets
  • Apply current evidence and ADA Standards of Care for glycemic management
  • Identify strategies for glycemic control through patient scenarios and knowledge checks
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

Course opens: 
09/03/2025
Course expires: 
09/02/2028
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Shana Cunningham, DNP, RN, MLDE, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a results-driven Clinical Nurse Specialist, at UK HealthCare, with a 21-year history of specializing in the complex care of the diabetic patient. She holds a board certification in Advanced Diabetes Management and is nationally certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Shana is also trained as a national Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach which assists patients through a year-long lifestyle change program which aims to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes through healthy eating, increased physical activity, and stress management techniques.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

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