Tuition:

$139

Contact Hours:

3 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours.

RN participants must attend the entire program to receive nursing continuing education contact hours

Time:

8:30am to 12:30pm

Program Topics:

• Discuss best practice assessment tools and documentation for student nursing clinical training
• Describe how to develop a clinical instructor orientation agenda
• Identify six fundamental and important precepts of dealing with student academic issues that need resolution
• Describe the purpose and use of the “four-screen process” (policies, procedures, best practice, and ethics) applied to the examination and resolution of a student issue, especially as it relates to a clinical failure
• Identify key reviewers and decision makers in the clinical failures appeal process for your professional preparation program
• Discuss general statutes that give legal protection for students in the due process of assessment/grade appeals
• Identify legal pitfalls when issuing poor clinical assessments to students, including dismissal form program.

Purpose/Goal:

The purpose of this session is to improve the knowledge base and best practices in handling student nurse clinical performances, especially as it relates to giving a below standard assessment to the student and working with the student and clinical faculty in the academic appeal process.

Overall Program Objectives:

Identify the essential elements in a student academic appeal process and recognize the importance of following a program’s best practice procedures in an appeal and ensure that a student has appropriate due process in an appeal of clinical performance assessment.

Target Audience:

Academic Faculty, Clinical Education Coordinators, Academic Administrators

Faculty

Debra Shearer, EdD, MSN, RN
Chair, MSN/Nurse Practitioner Practice
Assistant Professor Nursing
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Drexel University

Stephen F. Gambescia, PhD, MEd, MBA, Mhum, CHES
Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Associate Professor of Health Services Administration
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Drexel University

Tamara L. Wible, JD
Assistant General Counsel, Health Sciences Colleges
Drexel University

Location

Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Bellet Building, 2nd Floor, 1505 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Cost of Program

$179

Contact Hours

8.0 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours

Time

8:00am to 5:45pm

Program Topics

• Care and handling of surgical instruments
• The Surgical Instrument Repair Process
• Laparoscopic instruments and Scope Processing
• Wrong Surgical Site
• Operating Room Fire Safety
• UP/SCIP Updates
• National Patient Safety Goals Crosswalk

Purpose/Goal

The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for perioperative nurse to learn new patient safety strategies for the use in the perioparetive continuum of care.

Overall Program Objective

Discuss how to effectively incorporate 2010 National Patient Safety Goals into the operating room; Discuss innovative strategies to prevent wrong surgical site and OR fires; Discuss key aspects of creating a good patient safety environment; Describe how to design and effectively manage the processing of surgical instruments to reduce surgical wound infections

Target Audience

Perioperative registered nurses; managers, head nurses, circulators and scrub nurses.

Faculty

John R. Clarke, M.D.
Professor of Surgery, Drexel University
Executive Director, Philadelphia Academy of Surgery
Clinical Director for Patient Safety and Quality Initiatives, ECRI Institute
Clinical Director of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority

Rick Schultz
Author, Inventor, Lecturer,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corporation

Melissa Bushnell, RN, BSN, CNOR
Nursing Director Endo/Cysto/IR/Rad ONC
Virtua Memorial Hospital

Jorge L. Gomez-Diaz, RN, MSN, CNS, CNOR
Assistant Nurse Manager, Surgical Services
Kennedy University Hospital

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Program Description

The purpose of this one-day program with a hands-on workshop component is to assist novice and expert nurse educators and leaders to better understand the scholarly publication process.  Experts that have been published will guide the learner by providing insight into the enterprise of scholarly publication, the mechanics of developing a publishable manuscript, and providing an individual critique of their writing style. This workshop will provide nurse educators and leaders with the skills needed to begin or enhance a career in scholarly publications. The participants are encouraged to bring with them a sample of one of their recent scholarly writings (limited to 5 – 7 pages or 5-7 pages of a larger manuscript will be critiqued), if possible, and the piece will be critiqued with suggestions for improvement and enhancement provided to the learner before they leave for the day. The participants will have the option of resubmitting (within two weeks) the same piece electronically after the program to have a second critique done (within six weeks of receipt) to highlight improvements and changes from the first submission.

Program Topics

• Types of Publications and Identifying “Best Fit”
• Understanding Journal Guidelines and Writing a Book Prospectus
• Using Technology to Assist with the Writing Process
• Intellectual Property/Plagiarism – How does it Affect my Product? 
• Setting up the Outline, Developing the Content, and Using Effective Sentence Structure
• Establishing Pub Clubs at Your Institution
• Writing! - From the Perspective of the Editor

Cost of Program

$179

Contact Hours

5.5 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours

Time

8:00am to 4:15pm

Purpose/Goal

The purpose of this program is to provide tools for successful publication writing

Overall Program Objective

Discuss how to improve writing skills of attendees

Target Audience

All nursing faculty

Faculty

Gloria Donnelly

Mary Ellen Glasgow

Barbara Granger

Vicki Lachman

Bobbie Postmontier

Roberta Waite

Linda Wilson

Ruth Wittmann Price

Location

Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Bellet Building, 2nd Floor, 1505 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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The Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam is offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program. According to the NLN, the CNE certification recognizes excellence in the advanced specialty role of the academic nurse educator.

This Review for Certification: CNE nursing continuing education program was developed by Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Division of Continuing Nursing Education. This program will provide a review of the core competencies for nurse educators, which is the basis for the certified nurse educator exam.

Cost of Program

$265.00

Contact Hours

7.5 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours.  RN participants must attend the entire program to receive nursing continuing education contact hours

Time

8:00am to 5:30pm

Program Topics

• Exam Overview
• Technologies to Support the Teaching Learning Process           
• Teaching Strategies and Critical Thinking          
• Learning Styles / Teaching Styles
• Program Standards, Policies and Evaluation     
• Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Outcomes            
• Ongoing Improvement for the Nurse Educator Role
• Scholarship, Service and Leadership

Purose/Goal

The purpose of this program is to provide a review for the certified nurse educator examination.

Overall Program Objective

Discuss key topics which are examined during the CNE certification exam.

Target Audience

Registered Nurses and all nursing faculty

Location

Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Bellet Building, 2nd Floor, 1505 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Cost of Program

$139.00

Contact Hours

7.5 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours.

RN participants must attend the entire program to receive nursing continuing education contact hours

Time:

8:00am to 5:30pm

Program Topics

• Anesthetic Agents and Techniques
• Complications
• Malignant Hyperthermia
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Preop Preparation
• Patient Education
• Discharge Criteria
• Legal, Ethics, Research, Management
• ABG Interpretation
• ASPAN Standards
• Test Taking Techniques

Purpose/Goal

This program will provide an overview of topics included in the content for the CPAN and CAPA exams

Overall Program Objective

Discuss topics important for the CPAN and CAPA perianesthesia certification exams

Target Audience

All perianesthesia nurses

Faculty

Linda Wilson PhD, RN, CPAN, CAPA, BC, CNE

H. Lynn Kane MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN

Location

Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Bellet Building, 2nd Floor, 1505 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Program Description:

The 11th Annual Drexel University Physician Assistant Board Review Course will be offered April 15-18, 2010 in the heart of Philadelphia. The Board Review Course venue will be the Sheraton City Center Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.   The hotel offers lodging, dining, easy access to transportation and is walking distance to major area attractions.

The Board Review Course will be focused on topics included the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants content blueprint and geared towards the Physician Assistant National Recertification Examination. Program features include study skills presentation, practice exam, and presentations from local and nationally known speakers.  26 hours of Category 1 CME have been applied for from the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Syllabus:

“Under construction” Lectures to cover topics in the following organ systems: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary , Endocrine, EENT, Gastrointestinal/Nutrition, Genitourinary ,Reproductive, Urological, Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Psychiatry/Behavior

CME Credit:

This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to request 26 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit from the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Total number of credits yet to be determined.

Fees:

Early bird registration: $425 (deadline March 10)
Registration:               $450
On site registration:     $495
Student weekend rate:  $85
Conference Syllabus (printed format):      $25

Electronic syllabus:

A CD will be provided to all attendees in place of a paper syllabus. Each CD will contain all of the speaker presentations.
The CD will be provided to each attendee at registration check-in. If desired, attendees can follow along with the presentations
on a laptop computer. A week prior to the conference, the syllabus will be available online. Instructions on how to view the syllabus online will be provided. Presentations may be printed by attendees prior to attending board review course. Printers will not be available at the board review course.

• 2010PAConferenceSchedule.pdf

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Lodging:

Strategically located at 17th and Race Streets in Center City Philadelphia, the Sheraton City Center offers lodging at a special rate for Board Review attendees, a fitness center, indoor pool, internet connection, a business center and other amenities.  Click here to make a reservation.

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Local Attractions:

Many local attractions are walking distance from the meeting hotel.  Area favorites include the Philadelphia Art Museum, Franklin Museum, Rodin Museum, Chinatown, Love Park, Reading Terminal Market and Independence Hall.  Click here for many more things to do in the Philadelphia area.

Transportation:

Train:  The meeting location is walking distance from the Suburban Train station.  Train service available from the airport to Center City stations. See SEPTA website for train schedule. www.septa.com

Airport:  Philadelphia International Airport is 20 minutes by car to the meeting location. http://www.phl.org/index.html 

Parking:  Available at the meeting hotel and across from the hotel entrance on Spring Street.

Contact Us:

Tonya Jackson , Course Administrator tj28@drexel.edu ,215-762-7136
Nina Multak MPAS, PA-C, Course Director nlm38@drexel.edu

Date: June 22-24, 2010

Location:  Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

                   Myrtle Beach, SC                 

Conference Registration Form:  If you prefer not to register online, click here.

Conference Brochure: Coming Soon

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Bayada Award: Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions has a long history of technological innovation. The Bayada Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education and Practice was created in 2004 to acknowledge nurses who have made a significant contribution to nursing education or practice via the development and/or adoption of a new technology. Drexel University values nurses who are innovative and appreciates their lasting and vital contributions in improving student learning and/or patient outcomes. Drexel University has honored these nurse pioneers for the last five years and will continue this tradition of honoring innovative nurses in 2009 and beyond. Learn More

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Purpose/Goal: The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for nurse educators to learn new teaching strategies

Target Audience:Clinical and academic nurse educators

Overall Program Objectives:

• Discuss innovative teaching strategies for live and distance learning
• Describe new techniques to support nursing education Identify creative strategies to engage the learner across the curriculum

Contact Hours: Nursing continuing education contact hours will be provided

Accreditation & Disclosure Statements

• DUNEI_2010_Grid_3-10-2010.pdf

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• Submit an Abstract

Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions has a long history of technological innovation. The Bayada Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education and Practice was created in 2004 to acknowledge nurses who have made a significant contribution to nursing education or practice via the development and/or adoption of a new technology. Drexel University values nurses who are innovative and appreciates their lasting and vital contributions in improving student learning and/or patient outcomes. Drexel University has honored these nurse pioneers for the last five years and will continue this tradition of honoring innovative nurses in 2009 and beyond. Learn More

Click here to access the 2010 Bayada Award nomination form.

A Comprehensive Colposcopy Course for the Women's Health Practitioners

• Required Text: Colposcopy, 2nd Edition - Principles and Practice, Text with DVD.   By Barbara S. Apgar, MD, MS, Gregory L. Brotzman, MD and Mark Spitzer, MD.  Click Here to Purchase 
• Purpose/Goal: The purpose of this program is to present in a multidisciplinary, educational forum the most current scientific evidence for the diagnosis and management of cervical and lower genital tract pathology.
• Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Midwives, Physicians, Physician Assistants and any Healthcare Professional with at least one year experience in women’s health care and an interest in learning the most current indications and techniques of colposcopy.
  
• Contact Hours: 18.5
• Accreditation Information: Accreditation
• Faculty Disclosure Statement: All faculty at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in the conference presentation materials.
• CME Accreditation Information: CME Accreditation
• CME Credits: 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Contact information:
      Kymberlee A. Montgomery, DrNP, APN-C
      Conference Chair
      Drexel University
      245 N. 15th Street MS 501
      Philadelphia, PA 19102
      PH: 267-767-7247
      Fax: 215-762-8171
      Email: Kae33@drexel.edu

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Expert faculty, very accommodating to students. High quality course.
Ursula Miguel, CHM - Hopewell, NJ

Excellent course, the expertise & teaching ability of the facility makes this course the best of the best.  The program knows how to teach colposcopy.  I left feeling prepared to go back to my office and start colposcopy.
Laura Winkler PAC, CNW - Fairway, KS

Excellent class, very thorough. I learned a lot.
Pati Somer - Wellington, FL

This training cause is excellent for beginners and for advance clinicians.  The presenters have extensive experience to offer to the learning experience.
Julia Mallary - Crown Point, IN

Case studies, hands on techniques give you a wealth of information very useful current practice. A definite course to attend. Wonderful, informative, a great course for anyone interested in doing colposcopy or as a refresher.
Kala Reinhart - Astoria, OR

I wanted to attended this course for a very long time (a few years actually).  I had great expectation you did not disappoint – I learned so much now I really  have an evidence base approach to the way I practice in to future.
Irene Green - Bronx, NY

Date: March 24-26, 2010

Location: Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Purpose/Goal: The purpose of this program is to provide an overview of opportunities for the use of simulation in healthcare.

Target Audience: Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals interested in the use of simulation in healthcare education.

Overall Program Objectives:

• Discuss key aspects of creating scenarios that can be used with the human patient simulator, with standardized patients, with hybrid simulation and with task trainers
• Discuss how to effectively incorporate simulation into healthcare education and the academic curriculum
• Review important aspects of feedback and debriefing
• Describe how to design and effectively manage simulation centers in a variety of settings

Conference Themes:

• Simulation using Standardized Patients
• Simulation using the Human Patient Simulator
• Hybrid Simulation
• Simulation using Task Trainers
• Simulation Lab Design
• Simulation Lab Management
• Simulation Psychometrics and Quality Assurance

 
Accreditation & Disclosure Statements

Contact Hours: Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours will be awarded

• Human_Sim_Registration.pdf
• Human_Sim_Brochure_Web1-25FINAL.pdf
• Simulation_GRID_1-26-2010.pdf

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Local Area: http://www.sunny.org/

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Conference nicely put together well organized.  Good speakers.
Madeline Barnes, Mattapan, MA

Networking was great!
Denise Tucker, Tallahassee, FL

Very practical, Great new resources, Debriefing – very helpful.
Christine Jarrell, Dover, DE

All speakers were well versed in their topics and very animated.
Bridget Maley, Franklin Square, NY

All workshop presenters were extremely knowledgeable and professional.  Their desire to share their knowledge and promote quality nursing education is evident in their presentations.  Thanks for sharing!
Amy Stuck, Suffolk, VA

I found it particularly valuable to learn new innovative ways to use simulation.  I believe these methods are unique and can be used and incorporated at all levels of nursing education using from small to extensive simulations.
Cynthia Schlotfeld, Omaha, NE

Each presenter provided the enthusiasm needed to inspire the use of this type of technology in nursing education.
Robyne Eisenhauer, Lebanon, PA

The Real Nuts and Bolts of Simulation: How to Navigate, Configure,

and Control Laerdal’s SimMan® SimBaby® Software

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Program Description

This program will provide a comprehensive overview of the process for operating and modification of programming software, scenario planning, developing, programming, and implementing human patient simulator scenarios using the Laerdal’s SimMan® SimBaby® Software. Tips for programming and troubleshooting will also be discussed.

Schedule

Registration      1230pm – 1pm

Program           1pm – 515pm

Evaluations      515pm – 530pm

Purpose/Goal

The purpose of this program is to present the process for planning, developing and implementing simulation scenarios using the Laerdal’s SimMan® SimBaby® Software

Target Audience

Registered Nurses, Academic nursing faculty, Simulation lab coordinators

Overall Program Objective

Discuss the process for designing simulation scenarios using the Laerdal’s SimMan® SimBaby® Software

Lecture Topics

Software Interface

Scenario Building

Software Programming

Formulation of Scenarios

Faculty

Leland J. Rockstraw, RN, PhD

Linda Wilson, RN, PhD, CPAN, CAPA, BC, CNE

John T. Cornele, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P

Carol Okupniak, RN, MSN

Contact Hours

4.0

Disclosure

All faculty at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in the conference presentation materials. 

Accreditation

Drexel University (DREXEL) College of Nursing and Health Professions, Division of Continuing Nursing Education, is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation does not imply that Drexel University (DREXEL) College of Nursing and Health Professions, Division of Continuing Nursing Education or ANCC-COA approves or endorses any product included in an educational activity.

DREXEL also has provider status with California BRN: Provider #CEP13661.