NURSE SERIES - MS & Tysabri Nursing Precision from Checklist to Clinical Judgement

Nurse Bytes: How to: Pre-Screening for REMS (March 24)

This session will provide nurse professionals with an overview how to properly fill out the prescreen checklist for Tysabri and what to do with the information.

1. Describe the purpose of the Tysabri REMS pre-screening checklist and required patient information.
2. Discuss the steps for accurately completing and submitting pre-screen documentation.
3. Explain how to identify and escalate findings that may impact patient eligibility or safety.

Nurse Necessities: Neurological Care: Nurse Considerations for the Multiple Sclerosis Patient (March 25)

This session will provide nurse professionals with nursing considerations for the multiple sclerosis patient. 

1. Review the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis and its impact on neurological function.
2. Discuss nursing priorities for MS management, including monitoring, patient education, and coordination of care.
3. Explain how to recognize and respond to infusion-related therapy and side effects to ensure patient safety.

Nurse Bytes: Tips for Assessing Neurological Function in the MS Patient (March 26)

This session will provide nurse professionals with how to complete neurological assessments for the MS patient and how to respond to the findings.

1. Describe the essential components of a focused neurological assessment in the MS infusion setting.
2. Discuss how to identify changes from baseline that may indicate a relapse, adverse event, or infusion-related complication.
3. Explain appropriate nursing actions, including documentation, communication, and escalation protocols.

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