Orthopedic Nursing

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Carra, L., et al. (2026). “The Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone on the Duration of Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Orthopedic Surgical Adult Patients: A Systematic Review Using SWiM.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(2): 82-99.

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Cost: $35 US
Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
Valid for 3.5 accredited hours

Graham, P. (2026). “Acute Full-Thickness Gluteal Tears.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(2): 123-125.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Jividen, R. A. (2026). “Exploring a Culture of Nurse-Led Mobility to Advance Hospitalized Patients on the Recovery Continuum.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(2): 70-81.

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Cost: $25 US
Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
Valid for 2.5 accredited hours

Thompson, C. T. (2026). “Undiagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease in a Child With Fractures Presenting to a Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(2): 100-106.

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Cost: $20 US
Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Previously published articles

Gajarawala, S. N., et al. (2026). “Complications and Management of Ehlers–Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: A Literature Review.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(1): 23-32.

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Cost: $25 US
Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
Valid for 2.5 accredited hours

Graham, P. (2026). “Knee Osteoarthritis.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(1): 50-53.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Hughes, J., et al. (2026). “Implementing Cryoneurolysis for Postoperative Pain Control and Increased Mobility in Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(1): 3-11.

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Cost: $20 US
Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Keene, B., et al. (2026). “Implementation of the Glasgow Modified Alcohol Withdrawal Scale in an Orthopedic Hospital.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(1): 12-15.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Graham, P. (2025). “Quadriceps Tendon Tear.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(5): 303-305.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Patel, K. and S. P. Kane (2025). “Optimizing Perioperative Anticoagulant Management: Balancing Thromboembolic and Bleeding Risks.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(5): 296-302.

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Cost: $25 US
Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
Valid for 2.5 accredited hours

Sullivan, E., et al. (2025). “Thawing the Ice: The Clinical Diagnosis and Effective Management of Adhesive Capsulitis.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(5): 269-277.

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Cost: $20 US
Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Darby, F., et al. (2025). “An Evaluation of Orthopaedic Nurse Preparedness to Address the 2024 CMS and Joint Commission SDOH Requirements.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(4): 236-239.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

McClellan, N. and S. Neaville (2025). “Data Submission to the American Spine Registry for Advanced Disease-Specific Certification in Spine Surgery.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(4): 231-235.

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Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Vasilyeva, D. and A. Pinto (2025). “Temporomandibular Complications of Intubation.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(4): 211-216.

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Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Darby, F., et al. (2025). “Orthopaedic Centers May Require Additional Support to Meet the 2024 TJC and CMS SDOH Requirements.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(3): 184-192.

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Cost: $20 US
Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Graham, P. (2025). “Klippel-Feil Syndrome With Adjacent Level Stenosis.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(3): 198-200.

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Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Sullivan, E. et al. (2025). “A Novel Treatment for Combined Adhesive Capsulitis and Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis – Case Study: RELIEF® Treatment.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(3): E15-E16.

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Huang, P., et al. (2025). “An Updated Overview of Anesthesia for Ambulatory Orthopaedic Surgery.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(2): 101-110.

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Kinlaw, T. S. (2025). “A Synopsis of Core Considerations for Pediatric Care in the Ambulatory Surgical Setting.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(2): 89-100.

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Cost: $30 US
Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
Valid for 3.0 accredited hours

Luther, B., et al. (2025). “Patient Optimization for Ambulatory Orthopaedic Total Joint Surgery: Utilizing RN-Led Team-Based Care.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(2): 71-83.

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Valid for 3.0 accredited hours

Salmond, S. W., et al. (2025). “Ask, Acknowledge, Ascend: Addressing Mistrust as a Strategy to Address Disparities in Orthopaedic Ambulatory Care.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(2): 131-142.

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Shade, M. S. (2025). “What to Consider for Sports Medicine, Hand, Foot and Ankle, and Spine Procedures Performed in the ASC Setting.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(2): 84-88.

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Çulha, Y., et al. (2024). “The Effect of Three Different Local Cold Applications on Pain Severity, Anxiety Level, and Physiological Parameters in Intra-Articular Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(1): 20-27.

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Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
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Graham P. (2024). “Proximal Tibia Fracture.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(1): 52-54.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Keene, B. (2024). “Exploring, Investigating, and Uncovering: What Is Quality Improvement?” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(1): 55-58.

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Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
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Lyden A. and R. Neu (2024). “Pain Management for Patients With Opioid Use Disorders.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(1): 42-51.

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Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
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Bourne, M. (2024). “Which Is Which? Differentiating Between Research, EBP, QI, and PI.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 43(6): 358-360.

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Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
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Campbell, E. and J. Schultz (2024). “Perioperative Nursing Management of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 43(6): 318-324.

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Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
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Graham, P. (2024). “Heterotopic Ossification.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 43(6): 354-357.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
Valid for 1.5 accredited hours

Rancu, A. L., et al. (2024). “Methods to Manage Edema and Reduce Flap Compression in Postoperative Nursing Care Following Trauma to the Lower Extremity.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 43(6): 325-329.

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Cost: $15 US
Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
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Last updated: April 24, 2026