Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery for New Jersey Nurses

Objectives: Discuss the organs, tissues, and parts that can be donated. Discuss the issue of supply and demand of donor organs and tissues. Outline the process of organ and tissue donation and recovery. Describe barriers to successful organ and tissue procurement among the public and healthcare professionals. Outline the role of nursing in the organ and tissue donation process, including collaboration with organ procurement organizations.

Description: REQUIRED FOR NEW JERSEY NURSES: Fulfills NJ requirement for 1 CH on clinical aspects of organ and tissue donation and recovery.