Course
Differential Diagnosis of Depression
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Sadia A, MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC
This course is an overview of possible differential diagnoses of depression. This course will provide an overview of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods used to aid in depression diagnosis. Learners will explore the purpose of pharmacological methods, non-pharmacological methods, and ways to assess caregiver education and knowledge in depression management.
This course is specifically designed with the requirements of the Florida Board of Nursing in mind, including advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, critical thinking, or diagnostic reasoning.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Defining Depression
- What is the Prevalence of Depression?
- What if Depression Is Left Untreated?
- Depression Pathophysiology
- Depression Etiology
- Various Types of Depression
- Differential Diagnosis for Depression
- Depression Recovery Paths
- Common Depression Medications
- Common Depression Non-Pharmacological Management Options
- Nursing Considerations
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
- Post-test
- Case study
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Differential Diagnosis’s of Depression. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe common clinical presentations of depression, including more severe clinical presentations
- List possible differential diagnosis for depression
- Discuss recommendations for depression recovery in outpatient, non-clinical settings
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Obtain a score of at least 80% on the quiz
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: July 05, 2027
Course Offering: #481