AANA April 2021 Journal Course: Second Victim: A Traumatic Experience (ME)

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Class A Credits: 1.0

Format: Video

Course Launch Date: 4/23/21

Course Expires: 4/22/24

Research is abundant on second victimhood (the provider who was involved in and traumatized by an adverse clinical event) but minimal about the experi­ence in nurse anesthetists. Physical and psychological symptoms of second victimhood may have a deleteri­ous effect on patient care.  Recognizing the important aspects during the various stages of recovery will help guide recovery efforts. Inclusion of important cur­riculum domains in nurse anesthesia education will improve understanding of this issue.  Organizations and departments need to be aware of the serious­ness of the effects of second victimhood and how to develop a supportive compassionate recovery pro­gram. More research is needed in nurse anesthetists to better understand implications specific to the practice.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.


Post-Test Attempt Notice
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

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All presenters and planners of this CNE activity are required to disclose to the audience any significant financial relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods, or services related to patient care. If any conflict has been disclosed, the planners of this program assure that the content is unbiased and free of any conflicts of interest. All planners, authors, and content reviewers disclosed there were no commercial interest relationships to declare.

  • Recognize the impact of second victimhood on global healthcare.
  • Describe the second victim experience.
  • Identify symptoms and anesthesia delivery implications of the second victim experience.
  • Differentiate the stages of recovery of the second victim.
  • Formulate ideas for a departmental process for immediate support of victims.

Brenda A. Wands, PhD, MBA, CRNA


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