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The Neonatal Community: Creating the Silver Lining
NANN 25th Annual Educational Conference
September 23-26, 2009
Austin, TX
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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8am-5pm
7.0 CNE |
(P01) NICU Review Certification Preparation Course
M. Terese Verklan,
PhD CCNS RNC
The one day program will be a fast paced, comprehensive review of physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of disorders common to the high-risk neonate. A thorough physical assessment will include gestational age assessment, neurological assessment as well as review of all body systems. Specific disorders will be used to highlight organ systems as well as to emphasize specific abnormal findings. The endocrine system will be described along with disorders found in the neonatal period, such as hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and disorders of sexual development. A metabolic review will encompass fluids and electrolytes with emphasis on glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Concepts of thermoregulation as they relate to the critically ill neonate will be presented. Hematopoietic disorders will be reviewed along with diagnostic testing and treatment approaches.
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8am-5pm
7.0 CNE
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(P02) Nursing Administration Certification Exam Preparation
Debra Grant, MBA RN NEA-BC
This preconference workshop will explore issues related to economics and human resources for someone in nursing administration. The presenter will offer examples of current economic challenges. Insight into the challenges of staffing and managing difficult human resource issues will also be offered with attention given to staff development, motivation, group dynamics, stress management, and employees’ job satisfaction.
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8am-Noon
3.5 CEU |
(P03) Pharmacology Workshop: Cardiac Pharmacology for the Neonatal Population
E. Zachary Ramsey, PharmD
Through a combination of both didactic and interactive teaching methods, this presentation will review multiple facets of medication therapy pertaining to neonatal cardiac patients. The presentation will cover common disease states (pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmia, etc.) and the care of a patient following surgical correction of common congenital heart defects. Pharmacy specific changes in medication therapy stemming from the utilization of ECMO will also be discussed. This presentation will build on basic concepts of pharmacology and mechanism of action of the specific drug(s), but will also include points specific to nursing and the care of patients (i.e., adverse events, monitoring, administration, etc.)
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8am-Noon
3.5 CNE |
(P04) Greening the NICU
Valerie Briscoe, CNS NNP; Kathi Salley Randall, MSN RNC CNS NNP
The trend of "Going Green" has gained mass appeal in the last few years and has penetrated almost every facet of American culture. Unfortunately the healthcare industry has been a slow adopter of this trend despite producing enormous waste and pollution each year. The trend of "Going Green" is more than saving the planet from global warming, pollution, and resource depletion, it is about creating healthy environments for nurses to deliver care, patients to receive care, and for all of us to live in; it is environmental health nursing. As with most changes that occur in healthcare nurses are leading out as hospitals adopt "Going Green" policies and practices, such as vigorous recycling programs for paper, plastic, glass, and batteries; insisting on safer materials for new NICU construction projects; replacing frequently used products with safer alternatives, from cleansers to thermometers and IV tubing; and finally identifying and reducing the number of chemicals which staff, patients and visitors are exposed to on a daily basis. Neonatal nurses need to be aware that chemicals present in commonly used products in the NICU can potentially disrupt neurologic, developmental, and endocrine function as they accumulate, and must be equipped with knowledge to identify and eliminate the use of these products whenever possible. The profession of nursing was founded on principles of prevention of disease and illness, today's environmental health challenges demand that we return to that foundation, even in the NICU.
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1-5 pm
3.5 CNE |
(P05) Neonatal Procedural Skills Lab
Robin Bissinger, PhD APRN NNP-BC; Sharon M. Glass, RNC MS NNP; Terri Russell, DNP APN NNP-BC
Skills lab instructors: Amy Aaron, RNC MSN CNS NNP-BC; Jacqui Hoffman, MS ARNP RNC; Melanie Pepper, MS CNNP; Debra A. Sansoucie, EdD RNC NNP; Lee Shirland, RNC NNP MS; Suzanne Staebler, MSN RNC NNP-BC; Ellen P Tappero, RNC MN NNP; Lyn E Vargo, PhD RNC NNP
Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practical skills, this workshop offers the attendee a structured learning environment to advance their knowledge and skills in umbilical line and chest tube insertion (3 techniques will be taught and demonstrated), and methods for preparing and performing an exchange transfusion. This special session is intended for the nurse practitioner, NNP students, expanded-role RN, and/or transport nurse. Registrants should be a practitioner pursuing or with advanced practice experience in neonatal care. By attending this workshop you will be able to 1) Discuss the indications, equipment required, preparation, and expected outcomes for umbilical line insertion, chest tube placement and exchange transfusion. 2) Review x-ray confirmation of line or tube placement and potential complications. 3) Demonstrate procedural techniques that lead to competence according to the standards taught during the workshop by performing each procedure under direct APN supervision. |
1-5 pm
3.5 CNE |
(P06) Maximizing Resources, Improving Outcomes: It Begins With Your Unit Based Orientation Program
Judith H. "Ski" Lower, MSN RN CNRN
Preceptors are "doing their own thing" and burning out, those being oriented are frustrated, and managers wonder whether we should let this nurse off orientation. The quality of care is perceived to decrease, and the new nurse may have the skills, but the behavior is lacking and then she/he leaves in 12-18 months. Lots of blame to go around but the real culprit is often the unit based orientation (both framework and process). Yes, I can KNOW you "have all that" but the whole package isn't coming together. Come learn a new framework, new process, new accountability and an expanded goal for orientation outcomes. You will leave with tools and templates to get you going so you'll be ready for next summer's onslaught. |
4-7pm
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(SUMMIT) Second Annual Faculty Summit
Debra A. Sansoucie, EdD RNC NNP
Participants at the Second Annual Faculty Summit will be afforded the opportunity to review the final draft of the Education Standards and Curriculum Guidelines for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs prior to publication. These documents will represent the culmination of the effort of the NNP Education Standards Task Force to review and revise the standards that were last published by NANN in 2002. Revisions will be based on current recommendations from the National Task Force for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing. This meeting offers the final opportunity to review the standards prior to publication, so NNP faculty who are interested in having an impact on this important document should definitely attend. We look forward to a dynamic and productive discussion with our NNP faculty colleagues!
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