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ForwardUWNIL Diabetes 102 - October 17, 2025
Overview
By participating in this class, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and concerns for hospitalized patients with Diabetes Mellitus. They will be able to recognize key signs and symptoms of complications such as DKA, HHS, and hypoglycemia, along with appropriate treatment options. In addition, participants will learn important pre- and post-operative interventions to ensure safe and effective care for surgical patients with diabetes. This knowledge will enhance their ability to provide timely, evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes.
Elements of Competence
This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competency areas:
- The American Board of Medical Specialties: Medical Knowledge, and Population Health
Intended Audience
Nurses (RN), and Any Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
As a result of this activity, participants, as members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Discuss 3 areas of concern for hospitalized patients with Diabetes Mellitus
- Describe 3 signs/symptoms of DKA/HHS, hypoglycemia and treatment options
- List pre and post-operative interventions for the patient with Diabetes Mellitus
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–9:00 AM | Care of the Hospitalized Patient with Diabetes | Linnea Bushman, RN, BSN, CDCES |
| 9:00–9:45 AM | How Sweet It Isn’t: Surgical Care of the Patient with Diabetes | Linnea Bushman, RN, BSN, CDCES |
| 9:45–11:00 AM | Acute Complications of Diabetes | Carrie Hamilton, MSN, RN, CCRN |
| 11:00–11:15 AM | Evaluation/Test | Carrie Hamilton, MSN, RN, CCRN |
UW Health Northern Illinois-Swedish American Hospital
1401 E State St
Rockford, IL 61104
United States
Presenters
- Linnea Bushman, RN, BSN, CDCES
- Carrie Hamilton, MSN, RN, CCRN
Planners
- Melissa Karenke, MSN, APRN
- Carrie Hamilton, MSN, RN, CCRN
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? |
| Melissa Karenke, MSN, APRN | Course Director | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Carrie Hamilton, MSN, RN, CCRN | Planner/Presenter | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Linnea Bushman, RN, BSN, CDCES | Presenter | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re‐selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live in-person activity for a maximum of 3.25 ANCC contact hours.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.325 CEUs or 3.25 hours.
Available Credit
- 3.25 ANCC Contact Hours
- 3.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
Questions about Registration
Email Melissa Karenke at [email protected]
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.