Antimicrobial Essentials Package
10.7 CE Hours | 9.95 RX Hours
The first step in addressing infectious disease is to thoroughly understand the pathogens responsible for each condition. In this package, our founder Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald breaks down antimicrobial drugs, the mechanics of antibiotic resistance, and how to tackle stubborn infections through strategic drug therapies. Featured conditions include acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, bacterial pharyngitis, STIs, urinary tract infections, conjunctivitis, and more.
Plus, you’ll take an in-depth exploration into probiotic and prebiotic science—including evidence-based use cases that you can apply to your prescribing regimen.
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more:
- Rx Essentials: Antimicrobial Prescribing Update 3.7
- Antibiotic Update: Community-acquired Pneumonia 1.75
- Bacterial Pharyngitis, Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis, Acute Otitis Media 2
- STIs: Latest Treatment Recommendations 1.75
- Probiotic and Prebiotic Use in Clinical Practice: What we know, what we are learning 1.5
Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald
DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP
Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald
DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP
Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald is the founder, president, and principal lecturer with Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, (FHEA), an international provider of nurse practitioner certification preparation and continuing education for healthcare providers.
An internationally recognized presenter, Dr. Fitzgerald has provided thousands of programs for numerous professional organizations, universities, and national and state healthcare associations on a wide variety of topics including clinical pharmacology, clinical assessment, laboratory diagnosis, healthcare, and nurse practitioner practice. For more than 25 years, she has provided graduate-level pharmacology courses for NP students at a number of universities. In addition, she practices as a family nurse practitioner at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Lawrence, MA.
Dr. Fitzgerald also holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, where she received the Alumni Association Award for Clinical Excellence and is also an Adjunct Associate Professor. Dr. Fitzgerald is a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for Neighborhood Health Plan in Boston, MA.
Dr. Fitzgerald is the recipient of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties’ Lifetime Achievement Award, given in recognition of vision and accomplishments in successfully developing and promoting the nurse practitioner role, the American College of Nurse Practitioner’s Sharp Cutting Edge Award, the Outstanding Nurse Award for Clinical Practice by the Merrimack Valley Area Health Education Council, and one of the 50 Leaders in 50 Years by the Solomont School of Nursing, UMass Lowell. In addition, Dr. Fitzgerald received the Loretta C. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium for demonstrating longevity, integrity, professional achievement, and advocacy in advanced practice nursing. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a charter fellow in the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
This package is FREE with Membership!
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- 285+ On-demand CE courses created by practicing NP experts
- 480+ Pharmacology Hours
- 35+ CE curated learning paths
- 30+ CE podcasts
Note: Physical products (books, suture kits, CD-ROM) are not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Course instructors break down who is most at risk for common and rare infections.
Yes. You’ll learn current, evidence-based antimicrobial recommendations, including how to select appropriate therapies, address antibiotic resistance, and make confident prescribing decisions in real-world clinical scenarios.
Absolutely. Whether you’re building a strong pharmacology foundation or refining your clinical decision-making, this package offers practical insights that support both early-career and experienced providers.
You’ll walk away with clear, step-by-step prescribing frameworks, practical treatment shortcuts, and real-world insights you can apply during your next patient encounter—so you can make faster, more confident antimicrobial decisions.