Whole Blood:  Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other - DENA Chapter Meeting

June 3, 2026

This virtual continuing education program, jointly provided with the Delaware Emergency Nurses Association 

explores the use of whole blood in comparison to component therapy during massive transfusion. Learners will review the potential benefits of whole blood and examine factors that influence its quality and clinical effectiveness. 

The session supports clinical decision-making in fast-paced trauma and emergency settings, helping nurses apply evidence-based transfusion practices at the bedside.

Target Audience

Registered Nurses, EMS

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

Objectives:

  • Compare the relative benefits of whole blood versus component therapy in massive transfusion

  • Describe the factors that affect the quality of whole blood

Practice Change: 

  • Consider whole blood administration in an optimal fashion understanding its benefits and limitations

This event requires pre-registration through Zoom

Link to Register

 

 

 

Once you are registered you will receive the link to the live event in your email.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Lisa Lietzke at [email protected] 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
04/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
06/03/2026 - 7:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/03/2026 - 8:30pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Course Director(s)

Lisa Lietzke, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Susan Ebaugh, MSN, RN, CEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Linda Jones, Linda Laskowski-Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Martin Schreiber, MD FACS FCCM FRCST (Hon)

has a financial relationship (Consultant) with Tricol;.
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In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

Nurses

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

 

 

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This event requires pre-registration through Zoom

  • Once you are registered you will receive the link to the live Zoom event in your email.

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