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This program is designed to provide specific information concerning recent developments in the diagnosis and management of medical, surgical and psychological problems encountered by health care professionals in their daily care of patients. This program is open to physicians in all specialties, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical students, and allied health professionals. Faculty who are both clinically and academically oriented will address relevant issues and provid...

Magnet hospitals represent the center of innovation of healthcare and the services offered by the nursing profession. Two hallmarks of these organizations include strong nurse advocate programs through structural empowerment to both assist and empower nurses to own their practice and have an impactful voice. Secondly, peer review systems for exemplary practice provide the mechanism for feedback from peers regarding a clinician’s strengths and opportunities. This peer feedback is woven into t...

In May 2011, the FDA approved two new drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection: boceprevir and telaprevir. These drugs, when combined with peginterferon and ribavirin, offer significantly higher response rates and shorter durations of therapy compared with the current standard of care therapy and give new hope to HCV-infected patients. HCV Care & Guidance: Practical Education and Resources for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants will help prepare your office, staff,...

Every general practitioner utilizes oral surgery techniques on a daily basis. Like any other area in dentistry, oral surgery has seen many advances. In this very practical lecture/workshop Dr. Margossian will share the latest knowledge and techniques on some of the most important and relevant subjects in oral surgery.

Overview The future is now! Healthcare in general is facing fundamental changes requiring new conceptual frameworks, updated guidelines, and adherence to changing regulations. Psychiatric nursing in particular is examining the implications for mental healthcare of the internet and social media, integrated models of care and incorporation of recovery principles into daily practice. We invite you to the 2012 Psychiatric Nursing Conferences to increase your awareness and broaden your underst...

Nurse Managers represent the point in the organization where the most pressure is exerted from administration and staff. This group is by far the most difficult to recruit and retain in today’s healthcare environment. They represent the leadership level closest to the staff with broad responsibility, accountability, and often very little positional authority. Nurse Managers are crucial to the success of any organization in fulfilling their mission, vision, achieving quality outcomes and cre...

The course will highlight the daily decisions and decision analyses made by internists in recommending procedures for the early detection of prostate cancer. The internists' role in helping the patient make appropriate treatment decisions and counseling the patient to understand the implications of treatment -both risk and benefits -will be emphasized. The internists' role in both recognizing and managing complications of prostate cancer itself and the consequences of prostate cancer treatment...

Every hospital that received Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement should be aware that CMS amended several important sections to the hospital conditions of participation (CoP) manual including clarifications to the section on nursing requirements related to blood transfusions, IVs, and intravenous medication.Training requirements for nurses and other personnel who administer blood transfusions and intravenous medications will be discussed. Also reviewed will be the changes relating to immediat...

Registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Ohio are legally bound to "practice in accordance with acceptable and prevailing standards of safe nursing care." This course will acquaint nurses with the basics of the Ohio Revised Code, which is the legal parameter for evaluating and disciplining nurses within this State. These specifications were first codified in 1995 and have been reviewed and updated by the Board three times since their inception. The Board and Legislature ...

Marciarose Winston, MSN, CPNP, AE-C is a pediatric nurse practitioner and asthma educator with The Asthma Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Boston University in Boston Massachusetts and her Master's degree as a Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Winston is a member of the Association of Asthma Educators and has served as a faculty member in the recertification program. Peter P. Pace, MD, is a physician in the Pulmonary M...

This course was updated in September 2009 to include recent research on the effectiveness of interventions for hemiplegic shoulder pain and recent statistics on the incidence and financial impact of stroke. Learners will also find this updated course to be in a more pleasing and user friendly format. The incidence of shoulder pain in patients who have suffered a stroke is estimated to be as high as 72%, a significant percentage as hemiplegic shoulder pain can severely limit patients’ inde...

Upon completion of this educational activity, you will be able to: Apply evidenced based assessment strategies to optimize clinical decision making related to management of patients with anemia and kidney failure Appraise options for anemia management in dialysis patients to minimize risk for hemoglobin variability to improve patient outcomes Integrate evidence-based strategies to manage anemia in complicated dialysis patients with multiple chronic diseases to prevent or minimize adve...

You're Invited! Join your colleagues at the 27th annual conference, Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing, where your clinical challenges in providing care for women will be addressed with evidence-based approaches and creative problem-solving. Designed for NPs, CNMs, PAs and RNs from women's health and family practice settings, this conference brings together a stellar panel of clinician experts who will translate the latest research into practical clinical application. Bring your questions and puzzlin...

Today’s nurse leaders practice in an increasingly complex environment. This complexity has driven new challenges in the ethical and moral dimensions of practice. Morally courageous nurse leaders are needed now more than ever, as the healthcare system is in reform, accountable care is taking shape, and technology is burgeoning new frontiers. This session will introduce the literature of moral distress and moral courage in nursing, the author’s synthesis of the literature including a practic...

Manual of Neonatal Care is written for neonatal residents, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in neonatal intensive care. In an outline format, it provides information on maternal, fetal, and neonatal problems, as well as common neonatal procedures. One pilot study nurse writes: "This book is written by physicians and ... the main audience targeted seems to be physicians. However, the book does apply to neonatal nurses and I would recommend it for them. It is important for nurses to kn...

Upon completion of this activity, nurses will be able to: * Describe the current guidelines used to establish a diagnosis of MS * Outline the nurse's role in managing the various symptoms associated with MS * Explain the importance of early treatment with disease-modifying therapies * Identify non-medical strategies that complement treatment of MS symptoms over the longer course of disease management

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Apply the components of the Florida State Nurse Practice Act into one's role and responsibilities. Differentiate among the legally permissible roles of the registered nurse, the licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff, such as nursing assistants and patient care technicians. Discuss the composition of and the roles associated with the Florida Board of Nursing. Relate some of Florida's statutes and nursing rules associated with l...

Advanced practice clinicians now have the ability to apply for prescriptive authority in all states*. With the advent of health reform and the spotlight on primary care, APCs will play a significant role in handling the increased number of patients accessing the health care system. It is essential to be up-to-date on the latest pharmaceuticals available for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including therapeutic effects, monitoring patient response, and managing side effects. Achievin...

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are an integral part of healthcare today. However, as the number of NPs in office practice has increased, so too has their risk involvement in medical malpractice litigation. Using four case studies as illustrations, this issue of Perspectives examines some of the NP-related issues that may represent a risk to patient safety for both NPs and their collaborating/ supervising physician(s). The risk management considerations included at the end of each case study may be ...

The goal of this program is to guide participants through what has changes and provide innovative ideas on how to plan the new grad’s transition into providing safe, effective care of patients and families. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to - - Discuss two reasons why hospitals should develop new graduate nurse programs. - Identify three innovative techniques that can be used for nurses transitioning from student nurses to registered nurses. - Discuss the outc...

Overview Advanced practice clinicians now have the ability to apply for prescriptive authority in all states*. With the advent of health reform and the spotlight on primary care, APCs will play a significant role in handling the increased number of patients accessing the health care system. It is essential to be up-to-date on the latest pharmaceuticals available for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including therapeutic effects, monitoring patient response, and managing side effects...

The purpose of this offering is to enable the healthcare practitioner who has mastered basic arrhythmia interpretation to develop the skills needed to interpret changes on the 12-lead ECG.

In the current environment of health promotion and disease prevention, primary care is in the spotlight. The rational use of diagnostic tests and new medications, reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, issues in women's health and pediatric care, behavioral approaches for a healthier outcome, and management of chronic disease, all combine as mandates as we move forward in the 21st century. We all know the aging population will put incredible demands on the current health care system. What c...

With today's technologic advances, high risk pregnancies and deliveries now have a better chance of having a positive outcome. With this manual, you can be more knowledgeable about screening for risk factors, preventive management, and appropriate interventions when problems arise. The book also includes information on incidence, etiology, physiology, pathophysiology, medical management with protocols, collaborative problems, and desired outcomes for nurse practitioners. The text reflects e...

**After completion of this course the participant should be able to:** * Identify the three different types of legal liability for practicing nurses * Differentiate between the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Nurses Association * Define Nursing negligence * List four actions that may constitute nursing negligence * Distinguish between Ohio Nursing Law and Ohio Nursing Regulations * List four actions that can lead to an Ohio Board of Nursing proceedings against a nursing license

With this program, you'll receive an 8 to 12-page lesson every two weeks. You study and complete the lessons at your own pace, then send us your answer cards or answer the questions online. All answers are confidentially scored and recorded. You will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, indicating the credits you've earned for the year.

What is eNeonatal Review? A concise review of the relevant journal literature, with access to available abstracts and full text articles Authored and peer-reviewed by an expert panel of NICU healthcare professionals 6 bi-monthly issues and 6 podcasts (clinical practice case-study scenarios) Delivered directly to your email box Provided completely without charge or prerequisites Topics of interest include: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Bubble CPAP Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)...