Sexually Transmitted Infections
Event Details
Description/Overview:
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) rates are steadily inclining nationwide and can result in increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 20 million new infections occur annually in the United States. STIs are preventable and screening and protection are essential. Reducing STIs and the potential complications can improve health outcomes and quality of life.
Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify common STIs and common patient presentations of these STIs.
- Understand potential complications of untreated STIs.
Target Audience:
Registered nurses.
Presenter:
Kryshonda Alleyne, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Format:
Accessible via Zoom (online) technology. Participants will receive the link to the live presentation once registered for the event.
Registration for this event closes at 10:00 am CST on Friday, June 2nd.
Participants will earn 1.0 contact hour of nursing continuing professional development credit based on attendance.
Joint Providership:
This activity is being jointly provided by the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing NCPD Department (Accredited Provider) and the Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center (SELAHEC) (Joint Provider).
Disclosures:
None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Cancellations:
If you register for this event and then cannot attend, please cancel your spot as soon as possible so we can open it to someone else. We appreciate your help in keeping these free events accessible to as many participants as possible.
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