The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about the prevalence of gambling addictions, the effects of such addictions and available treatment. This course can serve as a resource guide for the nurse so he/she can use it in order to help patients whenever they are ready to reach out for help.
Course Publication Date:
May 09, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | DGA041820 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Discuss risk factors, warning signs and phases of gambling addictions.
Discuss the effects on the family.
Identify resources for help.
Discuss recovery and its obstacles.
Discuss gambling and suicide.
Identify the problem gambler.
Identify gambling in today’s society versus trends of yesterday.
Identify why people gamble and their activities.
Define gambling addiction.
Discuss children and gambling.