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  • Infusion Therapy Institute
    Insertion and Maintenance of PICC
    Event posted June 27, 2010 by Infusion Therapy Institute in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    Insertion and Maintenance of PICC
    Date and Time:
    August 18, 2010 8:00am - 2:30pm
    Location:
    Provena St. Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123
    Description:

    6.0 Contact Hours.   Fee $300.00                                                                                                        Day-1 of the Two-day Advanced Ultrasound PICC Certification Program.

    Objectives:  Define PICC; describe legal aspects of PICC insertion, indications and contraindications, venous anatomy as it applies to PICC insertion, equipment selection, measuring for SVC tip location, illustration of Excalibur and MST insertion techniques, trouble shooting insertion related complications, review of routine care and maintenance, nursing measures to prevent and manage potential complications, documentation guidelines, development of an outcome monitoring program and review of reimbursement guidelines.                                                                                                    Visit www.infusioninstitute.com for on-line registration.                                                                  Forward inquiries to rosekoshy@infusioninstitute.com

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  • Infusion Therapy Institute
    Insertion and Maintenance of PICC
    Event posted June 27, 2010 by Infusion Therapy Institute in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    Insertion and Maintenance of PICC
    Date and Time:
    October 27, 2010 8:00am - 2:30pm
    Location:
    Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, iL 60007
    Description:

    6.0 Contact Hours.   Fee $300.00

    Day-1 of the Two-day Advanced Ultrasound PICC Certification Program.

    Objectives:  Define PICC; describe legal aspects of PICC insertion, indications and contraindications, venous anatomy as it applies to PICC insertion, equipment selection, measuring for SVC tip location, illustration of Excalibur and MST insertion techniques, trouble shooting insertion related complications, review of routine care and maintenance, nursing measures to prevent and manage potential complications, documentation guidelines, development of an outcome monitoring program and review of reimbursement guidelines.                                                                                                    Visit www.infusioninstitute.com for on-line registration.                                                                  Forward inquiries to rosekoshy@infusioninstitute.com

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  • Norma Rodgers
    Institute for Nursing Wine Tasting and Insider Conversation...
    Event posted April 25, 2013 by Norma Rodgers in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    Institute for Nursing Wine Tasting and Insider Conversation Private 19th, 20th and 21st c. Fine Art Preview
    Date and Time:
    May 14, 2013 at 04:00pm
    Location:
    Rago Arts & Auction Center Lambertville, New Jersey
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  • jmsteen
    Institute for Nursing 3rd Annual Golf Outing
    Event posted February 19, 2013 by jmsteen in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    Institute for Nursing 3rd Annual Golf Outing
    Date and Time:
    April 30, 2013 at 09:00am
    Location:
    Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp, NJ
    Description:

    3rd Annual IFN Golf Outing Fundraiser

    10:30 am Shotgun Start

    Prices: $250 per Golfer, $900 Foursome (Dinner Included)

    Golf Clinic Available

    Find out how to enter the Nurses Challenge

    Open to all nurses & friends of nursing.

    For details call 609-883-5335 x16 or email debbra@njsna.org

    *** Sponsorship Opportunities Available ***

    The Institute for Nursing, the foundation of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3.

    “Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.”

     

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  • Annette Cannon
    International Bilingual Nurses Alliance - Ninth Annual...1
    Event posted September 12, 2011 by Annette Cannon in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    International Bilingual Nurses Alliance - Ninth Annual Conference
    Date and Time:
    October 21, 2011 2:00am - October 22, 2011 2:00am
    Location:
    Tukwilla, Washington
    Description:

    IBNA was born in July 2003 during a meeting of programs from across the US interested in assisting international nurses who graduated in their country of origin to achieve licensure in the United States of America.  Over the past eight years we have addressed issues related to program development, candidate recruitment and retention, program design and candidate needs, language bias issues for the ESL learner and credential review issues for the Internationally Educated Nurse seeking licensure in the US. This year we are focused on methods for providing clinical experiences that will support the Internationally Educated Nurse in preparing to work in the US health care system.

    We are honored to invite you to our Ninth Annual Conference and look forward to having you join us Tukwila, WA, October 21-22, 2011

    Speakers:

    Virginia Smith, RN, MSN, PhD(c) Director of Instructional Design for Internationally Educated Nurses,  Cannon Health Care Consulting and Education. Westminster, Colorado

    Marilyn Chapman, RNC, MSN President, IBNA

    John Miller, RN, ADN, BSN, MN, CNE. Tacoma Community College Nursing

    Annette Cannon, PhD, MA, RN, MSN-L. Director, Learning Division for Internationally Educated Nurses, Cannon Health Care Consulting and Education. Westminster, Colorado. Simulation Lab Coordinator and Nursing Faculty at Platt College School of Nursing, Parker, Colorado

    Liz Platz, Sr. Education Solutions Consultant, Health Sciences, Elsevier,Vancouver, WA

     

    Dennis Haupt,  Healthcare Education Consultant, ATI.  Serving Oregon, Washington, Alaska 

                                 

  • Margaret  Lyons
    Interpreting Chest and Abdominal X-Rays
    Event posted March 3, 2011 by Margaret Lyons in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    Interpreting Chest and Abdominal X-Rays
    Date and Time:
    April 16, 2011 8:00am - 3:00pm
    Location:
    Villanova, Pa
    Description:

    This course will enhance your understanding of normal and abnormal x-rays. Common radiologic signs will be included. There will be ample opportunity to review films and discuss the findings related to pneumothorax, infiltrates, pleural effusion, masses, increased interstitial markings, CHF, atelectasis, pneumonia, increased vascularity, obstructions, landmarks, and the presence of air and/or fluid. Attend this program to boost your confidence in the management of your patients.

    Speakers:

    Catherine Morse, MSN, RN, CRNP-BC, CCRN, Clinical Assistant Professor, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track Coordinator, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University

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  • Infusion Therapy Institute
    Intravenous Therapy Certification Program
    Event posted March 7, 2012 by Infusion Therapy Institute in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    Intravenous Therapy Certification Program
    Date and Time:
    March 14, 2012 8:30am - March 15, 2012 4:00pm
    Location:
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 250 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
    Description:

    Comprehensive hands-on training program for RNs and LPNs with little or no experience in venipuncture and IV therapy procedures.  16.0 CE Contact hours.

    Early registration and group discounts. 

     

    Speakers:

    Rose Koshy, RN, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC

    April Swenson, RN, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC

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  • Dennis Cheek
    Issues in Nursing Workshop
    Event posted November 13, 2012 by Dennis Cheek in Texas Nurses Association District 3 > Events public
    Title:
    Issues in Nursing Workshop
    Date and Time:
    November 17, 2012 8:00am - 11:45am
    Event Location:
    Texas Health
    Harris Methodist Fort Worth
    Education Center Auditorium
    1301 Pennsylvania Ave
    Fort Worth, TX 76104
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    Speakers:

    Value Based Purchasing

    Joe Prosser, MD

    Vice President, Chief Quality Officer

    Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

     

    Social Networking & The Impact on Nursing Practice

    Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CNOR, NEA-BC

    University of Texas at Arlington

     

    Safe Harbor

    Virginia Campbell, RN, BSN, CNOR, CPN

     Baylor Medical Center  

     

     

  • mardi mathers
    IV clinci in Open Lab
    Event posted April 12, 2012 by mardi mathers in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    IV clinci in Open Lab
    Date and Time:
    April 23, 2012 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Location:
    Room 2180
    Description:

     This is a lab practice for any 2nd to 4th semester students that wish to practice IV starts on the manikin. If interested please Sign up in the Lab.

  • Infusion Therapy Institute
    IV Skill Enhancement Workshop
    Event posted June 27, 2010 by Infusion Therapy Institute in Nursing Events public
    Title:
    IV Skill Enhancement Workshop
    Date and Time:
    September 8, 2010 8:00am - 2:30pm
    Location:
    Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
    Description:

    6.0 CNE Contact hours. Fee $175.00

    A hands-on educational program with emphasis on peripheral catheter insertion and trouble shooting technique. Contect include venous anatomy, vein selection, equipment selection, routine care, prevention and management of complications.  Participants get an opportunity for hands-om practice using a mannequin.

    Visit www.infusioninstitute.com. Forward inquires to rosekoshy@infusioninstitute.com

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