Comprehensive Content

Gain in-depth knowledge on HIV and AIDS history, transmission, prevention, and legal requirements in Florida

Practical Skills

Learn infection control practices, patient advocacy, and cultural competence in patient education

Expert Guidance

Benefit from expert insights to enhance your nursing responsibilities and patient care

About the Course

Join our one-hour course designed to equip nurses with the latest information on HIV and AIDS. Delve into the epidemic's history, transmission modes, prevention strategies, and legal obligations in Florida. Enhance your nursing skills in patient advocacy, confidentiality, and infection control. Take the first step towards mastering HIV and AIDS care today! Enroll now to make a difference in patient outcomes.

About the Instructor

I'm A. Williams, a seasoned healthcare professional dedicated to empowering nurses with essential knowledge in HIV and AIDS care. With years of experience in the field, I understand the challenges nurses face and aim to bridge the gap with practical education. Join me on this transformative journey to elevate your nursing practice and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 17 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Description

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      Overview

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    Axis I – What is HIV/AIDS

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      1. Knowledge/Remembering: Define HIV and AIDS.

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      2. Understanding: how HIV attacks CD4+ cells and progresses to AIDS.

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    Axis II – History of HIV/AIDS

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      Recognized in 1981

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    Axis III – Importance for Nurses & Medical Professionals

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      Why HIV Knowledge is Essential for Safe Nursing Practice

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      Case Example: Confidentiality Violation

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    Axis IV – Infection Control & Prevention Strategies

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      Why This Matters

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      Testing and Interpretation

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      Scope of Nursing Practice with HIV Clients

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      Statistics: HIV Diagnoses by Population Group

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    Axis V – Florida Statutes & Legal Responsibilities

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      Nurses must understand

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      When Patients Disclose HIV/AIDS Status

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    Axis VI – Culturally Competent Patient Education & Advocacy Understanding: How HIV and AIDS Stigma Varies Across Cultures Stigma is not limited to HIV infection — it often intensifies when patients are diagnosed with AIDS, the advanced stage of HIV. Nurse

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      How HIV and AIDS Stigma Varies Across Cultures

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    Final Test Policy – HIV/AIDS CEU Course

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      Format

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      Cases Test

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      Course Evaluation – HIV/AIDS

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      References

What People Are Saying

Discover how our course is transforming nursing practice and patient care

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When I first started counseling patients about HIV, I realized how much stigma still exists. One patient told me he avoided testing for years because he feared his church community would reject him. By explaining U=U and connecting him to a local support group, I saw his confidence grow. After this course, I recognize even more how cultural sensitivity changes outcomes.
Karen R.  Community Health Nurse, RN

Florida, EU

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I once treated a young man who came in with pneumonia. He had never been tested for HIV. When his results came back positive, he was terrified. I explained the window period, ART, and confidentiality laws. He later told me that knowing his rights gave him courage to start treatment. This course reminded me how statutes and science must always go hand in hand.
Chrystine S.  RN, ER dept.

Puerto Rico

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During prenatal visits, I emphasize HIV testing because Florida law requires it. One mother cried when I explained that ART could reduce transmission to less than 1%. She later thanked me for saving her baby’s life. After this training, I feel more confident explaining both the medical and legal protections to expectant mothers
Patricia   LPN ,Maternity Dept 

Florida

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In dialysis, infection control is everything. I once had a needlestick scare, and following OSHA protocols saved me. Reporting immediately and starting PEP within hours gave me peace of mind. This course reinforced that universal precautions are not optional — they are our lifeline.
Caroline S.  RN Dialysis

Florida 

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Un paciente me confesó que pensaba que el VIH era un castigo moral. Le expliqué en español que el VIH es una condición médica y que con tratamiento puede vivir una vida plena. Al usar frases como “cuidar la salud de la familia”, él entendió que su diagnóstico no era una vergüenza, sino una oportunidad para proteger a los suyos. Después de este curso, sé cómo adaptar mejor mi lenguaje a cada cultura.
Raquel  L.  CHN, RN 

Florida

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