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Many RNs  prepared to address antimicrobial resistance, with fewer than 10% receiving formal education on the topic, a  found. The Sepsis Alliance survey of 154 U.S. RNs (78 inpatient/acute acre and 76 outpatient RNs) shows that while 92% of RNs receive some sepsis training in nursing school, only 66% reported receiving antimicrobial resistance training. On average, in the past two years, RNs have completed 4.9 hours and 3.1 hours of continuing nursing education on sepsis and antimicrobial resistance, respectively. Inpatient/acute care RNs received 6.3 hours of continuing education training on sepsis, compared with 3.5 hours for outpatient nurses. The , which offers free continuing education resources, supports stronger inclusion of antimicrobial resistance education in nursing programs and continuing education. (Healthcare Purchasing News , 4/17/25)