2010 Continuing Education

April – May - June 2010

12 Lead EKG

June 3

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • $70 • Centennial B • 6.8 RN, LPN, 6.0 RT Instructor: Susan Gray, RN, BSN

For individuals already familiar with normal electrophysiology and basic dysrhythmias. Areas covered include the evolution of myocardial infarction, T-wave inversion, right and left axis deviation, left ventricular hypertrophy, medication effects, and case scenarios.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial
May 4 and 5

Day One: 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Day Two: 8 a.m. to Noon
$140 • Centennial A • 10 RN, EMS, RT • Facilitator: Dani Patterson-Kash RN, BSN, CCRN

Pre-registration by phone is required. Call (785) 354-5760. Initial course that prepares you to function in a leadership role during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the American Heart Association standards.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal
May 5 – 1 to 5 p.m.

May 6 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

$90 • Centennial A • 4 RN, EMS, RT
Facilitator: Dani Patterson-Kash RN, BSN, CCRN

Pre-registration by phone is required. Call (785) 354-5760.

AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring

May 25

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • $215 • Centennial C • 18.3 RN awarded by AWHONN • Instructor: Sally Anderson, RN-BC, BSN • Pre-registration by phone is required at least one month in advance, call (785) 354-5760. Minimum of six months of fetal monitoring experience recommended.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
June 28 and 29

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • $215 • Centennial C • 18.3 RN awarded by AWHONN • Instructor: Sally Anderson, RN-BC, BSN

Pre-registration by phone is required at least one month in advance, call (785) 354-5760. Minimum of six months of fetal monitoring experience recommended. This two day workshop is designed to enhance and validate the knowledge and skills of experienced nurses. Provides demonstration, practice and testing of the following skills: auscultation, performing Leopold’s Maneuvers, placement of an intrauterine pressure catheter and spiral electrode, tracing interpretation, identification of indicated interventions, communication and documentation.

Basic Dysrhythmia
April 1 and 2 • May 26 and 27 • June 10 and 11

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • $160 • 14.4 RN, LPN, EMS 14, RT 10 ASRT • Instructors: Susan Gray RN, BSN and Lecia Moore, Monitor Technician

This two-day course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac conduction system. Participants will be able to identify rate, waveforms, intervals, and to analyze/interpret basic cardiac rhythms including pace rhythms. Participants will be able to describe treatments, drug therapies and nursing interventions for selected dysrhythmias. Call (785) 354-5760 to register.

Basic Preceptor

April 27 and 28

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • $120 • Centennial B • 11.4 RN, LPN, LMHT, EMS 11 RT 12 ASRT • Instructor: Deb Agnew, MS, ARNP, Sally Anderson, RN-BC, BSN and Lori Bacon, RN-BC, BSN

This two day course provides the foundation to be an effective preceptor. Topics covered include adult learning principles, communication, conflict management and performance evaluation.

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

April 29 and 30

Day One 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Day Two 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$215 Centennial A • 15.3 RN awarded by ENA • Instructor: Torey Hicks RN, BSN

Pre-registration by phone is required. Call (785) 354-5760.

LPN Therapy • May 26 and 27, June 2 and 3

Moderate Deep Sedation
May 18

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. • $20 • Centennial B • 2 RN, LPN

Dani Paterson-Kash, RN, BSN, CCRN

This course provides you with knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients receiving moderate (conscious) sedation. Topics include pharmacologic agents for adult and children, risks, complications and monitoring guidelines.

Nursing Grand Rounds

April 13, May 3, June 14

11:05 to 11:55 a.m. and 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. • $10 • Centennial A • 1.2 RN, LPN, LMHT, EMS

OB Triage • May 11

Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Initial
June 17 and 18

15 RN, EMS, RT

Pre-registration is required. Call (785) 354-5825. A joint project of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, this course provides knowledge and skill sessions that enable you to manage a pediatric resuscitation.

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)

April 15

$100 • 8 RN, EMS, RT • Facilitator: Lisa Johnson, RN, BSN

Pre-registration is required. Call (785) 354-5825. This course is designed to prepare healthcare providers who may infrequently encounter pediatric emergency situations to recognize the signs of impending respiratory failure or shock, initiate the appropriate treatment and follow recommended procedures for preventing disability and death in children.

S.T.A.B.L.E.

April 15

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • $100 • Centennial C • 9.6 RN, LPN, EMS
9.0 RT • Facilitator: Lucy Pitts, RN, BSN

This program addresses post-resuscitation care and stabilization of the neonate. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information. S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. Pre-register at least two weeks prior to class.

Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC
May 20 and 21

Day One: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Day Two: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
14.4 RN, EMS awarded by ENA • Facilitator: Torey Hicks

Pre-registration required at least one month prior to class. Call (785) 354-5760 to register. Recommend at least six months of clinical experience in an emergency care setting. Limited class size. This statement must be stand-alone on all marketing tools/flyers: The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing in nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

WINGS

RN Courses • May 17 – 21 • June 14 - 18
LPN Course • May 3 - 5

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • SVHC employees only • Simulation Classroom 7.2 per day. Must attend entire session. • Instructors: Chip Marker, RN, BSN and Lisa Hinterweger, RN-BC, BSN

Pre-registration required. Call (785) 354-5828 or (785) 354-5959. Recommend at least six months clinical experience prior to attendance. WINGS is a program which focuses on critical thinking/clinical reasoning, leadership, conflict management and team building skills. Through use of high fidelity simulation, nurses will enhance their knowledge and become better CEOs at the bedside.