Course
SNRIs for Depression
Pharmacology Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Abbie Schmitt, MSN-Ed, RN
MSN-Ed, RN
This course will cover SNRI use for depression, including pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, side effects, and nursing implications.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Forms and Symptoms of Depression
- Overview and Uses for Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Pharmacokinetics of SNRIs
- Venlafaxine
- Duloxetine
- Desvenlafaxine
- Levomilnacipran
- Nursing Considerations
- Lab Assessments
- Conclusion
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 SNRIs for Depression. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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:
- Identify the types and uses of Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).
- Understand the mechanism of action, side effects, and contraindications of SNRIs.
- Apply pharmacokinetics of SNRIs to individualized care planning and prescribing.
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
- 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: February 22, 2027
Course Offering: #375