www.bc.edu/ce Continuing Education Courses 2014-15 Expand your knowledge . . . advance your career. Welcome The Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing’s Continuing Education Program offers a range of certificate programs, preparatory seminars, and specialty courses tailored to meet your needs. Our program was recognized for excellence in programming by the Learning Resource Network (LERN), an international association for lifetime learning professionals and organizations. Boston College’s RN Refresher Program received LERN’s Best Programming Award. jean weyman, ph.d., rn Our innovative approach allows you to structure Assistant Dean of Continuing Education the content, sequence, and pace of your education to meet the needs of your individual learning style and schedule. We encourage you to read about our offerings and contact us if you have additional questions. We hope to see you at one of our information sessions. STAFF Jean Weyman, Ph.D., RN Assistant Dean Paul Hiles, M.A. Program Assistant Maryanne Kirby Rita Vatcher, M.A. Program and Conference Fiscal and Administrative AdministratorSpecialist CONTACT INFORMATION PHONE E-MAIL WEB 617-552-4256 sonce@bc.edu www.bc.edu/ce Information Sessions rn refresher open houses • Thursday, September 4, 2014, 11 am – 1 pm • Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11 am – 1 pm • Thursday, June 11, 2015, 11 am – 1 pm Meet with the Assistant Dean to learn all about the RN Refresher Certificate. Topics will include the content and format of each of the required courses, the scheduling of the classes and options for coping with a challenging schedule, as well as the costs involved. During this time you will meet other nurses who are facing similar career challenges and discuss how the RN Refresher Certificate fits into a strategy for re-entering the workforce. clinical research open houses • Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 6 – 8 pm • Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 6 – 8 pm • Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 6 – 8 pm Learn about course offerings, occupational roles within clinical research, and future job opportunities. Topics of discussion are governed by the desires of the group, and may include current trends in the clinical research market, strategies for success in the certificate program, and networking opportunities. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER PHONE 617-552-4256 E-MAIL sonce@bc.edu WEB www.bc.edu/ce JOIN US TO LEARN MORE Table of Contents 3 Information Sessions 5 RN Refresher Certificate 8 Clinical Research Certificate 10 IV Certificate 11 Medical Spanish Certificate 12 Clinical Skills for Advanced Practice Nurses/Graduate Students 14 Forensics in Health Courses 15 Courses 2014-2015 16 Pinnacle Lecture Series 16 Northeast Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference 17 Test Prep Courses 18 Five Easy Ways To Register 19 Course registration form RN Refresher Certificate H ave you been away from the clinical setting for a while and need to regain clinical confidence? Are you looking for a career change? Perhaps you need to update your medical-surgical knowledge. Whatever the case, in our increasingly complex health care system, nurses face many challenges. Meet these challenges with our RN Refresher Certificate Program, which consists of six comprehensive refresher courses designed to reawaken your scientific knowledge, introduce you to changes in the clinical environment and guide you toward achieving your career goals. We feature dedicated, qualified faculty and access to the best and most current educational materials. You may design your own schedule by entering our program at any time and sequencing the courses to fit your individual needs and goals. Coursework can be completed within 10 to 12 weeks, though you are free to spread it out over several semesters. We offer small- to medium-size classes with one-on-one attention. When you complete the program, your resume will look professional, and you will be prepared for those difficult interviews. WHO SHOULD Participate • Inactive registered nurses • Foreign graduates preparing for licensure exam • Advanced practice nurses reentering the workforce • Nurses changing specialties or careers • Administrators or others desiring to update their clinical knowledge DISCOUNT • Update in Nursing I and II and Adult Health Assessment may be taken together for a $100 discount • To earn a certificate, you must successfully complete the six required courses within two years REQUIRED COURSEWORK p.6 Update in Nursing I Update in Nursing II Adult Health Assessment Peripheral IV Therapy Central Line Therapy Career Transition for Nurses Total Contact Hours: 87.0 Enrollment is limited, please register early ELECTIVE COURSEWORK p.7 Medical/Math Workshop Essentials of Phlebotomy Adult Health: Medical Surgical Review Update in Maternal Health Update in Pediatric Health Add an elective course to strengthen your resume! Learn more at www.bc.edu/ce 5 RN Refresher Certificate Required Coursework To earn a certificate, you must complete the six required courses within two years. UPDATE IN NURSING I: NS102 SectionDayS DatesTime 01Th October 2 to November 6, 2014 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 02Th February 26 to April 9, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuition: $1299 (book additional) Contact Hours: 35.0 UPDATE IN NURSING II: NS124 Pre/co-requisite: Update in Nursing I SectionDayS DatesTime 01W October 8 to November 12, 2014 9:00 am to noon 02W February 26 to April 9, 2015 9:00 am to noon Tuition: $1049 (lab fee additional Contact Hours: 18.0 ADULT HEALTH ASSESSMENT: NS108 SectionDayS DatesTime 01M September 22, 29 and October 6, 2014 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 02SS October 19, 25 and 26, 2014 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 03MTWAugust 17 to 19, 2015 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuition:$495 (book additional) Contact Hours: 18.0 PERIPHERAL IV THERAPY: NS152 A lab component is included. SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 21, 2014 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 02T January 27, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 03TApril 7, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuition: $199 (lab fee additional) Contact Hours: 5.5 CENTRAL LINE THERAPY: NS115 A lab component is included. SectionDayS DatesTime 01T November 4, 2014 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 02T February 3, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 03TApril 14, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuition: $199 (lab fee additional) Contact Hours: 5.5 CAREER TRANSITION FOR NURSES: RETURNING TO THE WORK FORCE: NSCW Pre/co-requisite: Update in Nursing I & II SectionDayS DatesTime 01Th November 13, 20149:00 am to noon 02Th April 16, 2015 9:00 am to noon Tuition: $149 Courses subject to change Contact Hours: 5.0 RN Refresher Certificate Elective Coursework MEDical/MATH WORKSHOP: NS105 SectionDayS DatesTime 01W October 29 & November 5, 2014 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 02W Marc 18 & 25, 2015 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Tuition: $99 Contact Hours: 4.0 ESSENTIALS OF PHLEBOTOMY: NS125 A lab component is included SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 28, 2014 9:30 am to 3:00 pm 02Th February 24, 2015 9:30 am to 3:00 pm 03TMarch 31, 20159:30 am to 3:00 pm Tuition: $149 (lab fee additional) Contact Hours: 5.0 ADULT HEALTH: MEDICAL SURGICAL REVIEW: NS114 SectionDayS DatesTime 01aMT January 5 & 6, 2014 9:00 am to 3:30 pm 02aSS June 1 & 2, 2014 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Tuition:$299 Contact Hours: 11.0 Update in Pediatric health: NS114 SectionDayS DatesTime 01pW January 7, 20159:00 am to 3:30 pm 02p W June 3, 2015 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Tuition: $199 Contact Hours: 5.5 Update in maternal health: NS114 SectionDayS DatesTime 01mTh January 8, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 02mTh June 4, 2015 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Tuition: $199 (lab fee additional) Contact Hours: 5.5 Register at www.bc.edu/ce 7 Clinical Research Certificate Thinking about a Career in Clinical Research? Already in the field and want to move up the department ladder? Earn the credentials to be competitive in the job market by completing the Clinical Research Certificate Program. The field of Clinical Research is rapidly expanding and offers many career opportunities. This program will give you an understanding of the “landscape” of clinical research, including the duties of the following roles: Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), data specialist, subject recruiter, research billing officer, compliance administrator, and other specialties. CNN lists Clinical Research Associate as the 6th Fastest Growing Job in America and 9th Best Job in America • There are more than 550 biotech and pharmaceutical companies located in Massachusetts; 314 of these companies are drug development companies. (BioSpace.com) • Employment in the (Biopharma) industry has grown 12x faster than state and national growth rates for all employment. (MassBio.org) • In a highly competitive job market like that seen during the economic downturn, education becomes an increasingly important factor in candidate selection, especially early in the hiring process when employers are likely to use degree held as a way to narrow the applicant field. (BioSpace.com) The clinical research field is a new, stimulating, and innovative career choice. As a result of the recent movement to speed up drug and medical device development, the need for scientifically trained professionals to coordinate research studies has increased. The Clinical Research Certificate Program includes a rigorous curriculum to prepare you for today’s competitive marketplace. IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? These multidisciplinary courses have been designed for professionals interested in moving into the field of pharmaceutical/clinical research. Hospitals and pharmaceutical companies seek out nurses or people with a science background for these roles because they have a scientific knowledge base, good interpersonal skills, and experience working with physicians and other nurses. This course is beneficial for a professional seeking to advance or change specialties. Participants have also used this course as a review for certification examination. Courses subject to change REQUIRED COURSEWORK Essentials of Initiating Clinical Research™ Health Care Statistics Transitioning into a Career in Clinical Research Total Contact Hours: 48.0 Enrollment is limited, so please register early ELECTIVE COURSEWORK Computerized Systems in Clinical Research DISCOUNT • Essentials of Initiating Clinical Research™, Health Care Statistics and Transitioning into a Career in Clinical Research may be taken together for a $100 discount Clinical Research Certificate Required & Elective Coursework essentials of initiating clinical research: NS146 SectionDayS DatesTime 01Th September 25 - December 4, 2014 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 02Th March 7 - April 11, 2015 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Tuition: $99 Contact Hours: 4.0 Project management in clinical research: NS147 SectionDayS DatesTime 01M October 6, 20, 27 & November 3, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 02Sat April 18, 25, & May 2, 2015 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 03dT Th June 23-July 2, 2015 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuition: $629 (book additional) Contact Hours: 12.0 Transitioning into a career in clinical research: NS114 SectionDayS DatesTime 01T November 11 & 18, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 02MW May 11 & 13, 2015 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuition:$249 Contact Hours: 6.0 computerized systems in clinical research: NS114 SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 28, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 02W March 25, 2015 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 03WMay 27, 20156:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuition: $99 Contact Hours: 3 Visit website for course descriptions: www.bc.edu/ce 9 IV Certificate Nurses are responsible for many patient experiences that involve caring for an IV or drawing blood. These courses provide an opportunity to refresh the participants’ knowledge and technique in IV therapy. Lab components are included. IV Certificate Required Coursework peripheral iv therapy: NS152 A lab component is included SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 21, 20149:30 am to 3:30 pm 02T January 27, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 03TApril 7, 2015 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Tuition: $199 (book additional) Contact Hours: 5.5 central line therapy: NS115 SectionDayS DatesTime 01T November 4, 2014 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 02T February 3, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 03TApril 14, 2015 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuition:$249 Contact Hours: 6.0 ESSENTIALS OF PHLEBOTOMY: NS125 A lab component is included SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 28, 2014 9:30 am to 3:00 pm 02Th February 24, 2015 9:30 am to 3:00 pm 03TMarch 31, 20159:30 am to 3:00 pm Tuition: $199 (lab fee additional) Contact Hours: 5.0 Medical Spanish Certificate Today’s medical professionals must adapt to meet the challenges that come with the growing demographic diversity in the population. The reality for many health care professionals is that Spanish is the first language of a large percentage of the population served. These challenges are linguistic and cultural at their roots. This often requires that health care providers learn to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and their relatives in a second language. Miscommunication and misunderstanding of critical information can impact everyday patient care, including matters of life and death. The ability to speak basic Spanish reduces the need for providers to enlist the services of an interpreter for common communication tasks and assists health care professionals in providing culturally sensitive care. DISCOUNT • Conversational Medical Spanish I, II, and III may be taken together for a $100 discount Medical Spanish Certificate Required Coursework Conversational medical spanish i: NS118 A basic understanding of Spanish is necessary. SectionDayS DatesTime 01T September 9-October 21, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuition: $379 Contact Hours: 21 conversational medical spanish ii: NS125 Pre/co-requesite: Conversational Medical Spanish I SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 28-December 9, 2014 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuition: $379 Contact Hours: 5.0 conversational medical spanish iIi: NS121 Pre/co-requesite: Conversational Medical Spanish I and II SectionDayS DatesTime 01T January 20-March 3, 2015 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuition: $379 Contact Hours: 5.0 Register at www.bc.edu/ce 11 Clinical Skills for Advanced Practice Nurses/Graduate Students These classes provide new and COURSEWORK updated information for the nurse practitioner in primary-care practice. Selected topics review the critical Interpreting EKGs Part I issues and clinical challenges Interpreting EKGs Part II associated with delivering optimal Advanced Psychopharmacology patient care. Take advantage of these Safe Prescribing learning opportunities to increase Suturing Basics your base of knowledge and skills so that your diagnoses and treatment Suturing: Advanced Techniques and Office Procedures strategies are more effective. Essentials of Pharmacology Visit website for course descriptions: www.bc.edu/ce Clinical Skills for Advanced Practice Nurses/ Graduate Students Interpreting EKGS Part I: NS501 SectionDayS DatesTime 01M September 22, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuition: $49 Contact Hours: 2.0 interpreting ekgs part ii: NS502 SectionDayS DatesTime 01T September 29, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuition: $49 Contact Hours: 2.0 advanced psychopharmocology: NS107 This course offering is designed to meet hte mandatory educational requirement of APRN prescribers and prepare APNs for prescribing psychotropic drugs. The 13 class topics are: Liability and Ethics, Neuropharmacology, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Eating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Major Depression, Mood Disorders in Children, Substance Abuse and, Dual Diagnosis, Psychotic Depression and Use of ECT, Borderline and Other Personality Disorders, Geriatric and Medically Ill Patients, and Medication Management Issues SectionDayS DatesTime 01M January 12-April 27, 2015 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuition: $749 Contact Hours: 39.0 Each class may also be taken separately for $88 Also available online safe prescribing of opioid medications: NS507 Safe prescribing and prevention of diversions of schedule II-V medications Section 01Online Only Tuition: $49 Contact Hours: 2.0 suturing: NS131 SectionDayS DatesTime 01T October 18, 20149:00 am to 2:00 pm 02SatApril 11, 2015 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuition: $249 (lab fee additional) Contact Hours: 5.0 Essentials of pharmocology: NS126 SectionDayS DatesTime 01Th October 30, 20149:30 am to 3:30 pm 02ThApril 3, 2014 (Wrong date) 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuition: $49 Contact Hours: 2.0 Courses subject to change 13 Forensics in Health Courses These courses are designed for students who are interested in studying about victims of crime-related trauma. They are especially beneficial for students whose practice and careers require knowledge of issues facing crime victims, their families, and the community; and for students who wish to broaden their understanding of crime, justice and its interface with the field of health care. The course content is primarily based on actual cases. Victimology: NS315 A basic understanding of Spanish is necessary. SectionDayS DatesTime 01W September 3-December 3, 2014 4:00 pm to 6:50 pm Tuition: $495 Contact Hours: 33.0 forensic mental health: NS317 SectionDayS DatesTime 01W January 14-April 22, 2015 4:00 pm to 6:50 pm Tuition: $495 Contact Hours: 39.0 Forensic science I: NS318 SectionDayS DatesTime 01T September 2-November 4, 2014 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuition: $1495 Contact Hours: 33.0 Forensic science lab: NS319 SectionDayS DatesTime 01W September 3-December 3, 2014 12:00 pm to 1:50 pm Tuition: $1495 Forensics Contact Hours: 26.0 Register today at www.bc.edu/ce Faculty Profile Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess is an internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of victims of trauma and abuse. Dr. Burgess is a renowned researcher, author, educator, and pioneer in the study of sexual assault. She has been a leader in the development of the discipline of forensic nursing. She cofounded one of the first hospital-based crisis counseling programs at Boston City Hospital, and later worked with FBI Academy special agents to study serial offenders and the links between child abuse, juvenile delinquency and subsequent perpetration. Dr. Burgess is the recipient of the Sigma Theta Tau International Audrey Hepburn Award and the American Nurses Association’s Hildegard Peplau Award. Courses 2014-2015 Visit our website for further details and UPDATES * indicates that courses from these sections may be taken individually adult health assessment *Advanced Psychopharmacology career transition for nurses: returning to the workforce central line therapy computerized systems in clinical research conversational medical spanish i, II & III essentials of initiating clinical research™ essentials of phlebotomy forensic mental health forensic science i forensic science lab GmAT Test preparation GRE Test Preparation health care statistics interpreting ekg’s LSAT test preparation medical math workshop *nclex review course palliative care ii: Pain and Suffering in the Seriously Ill Pediatric Patient peripheral iv therapy *Update in Nursing update in Nursing II safe prescribing of opioid medications suturing transitioning into a career inclinical research victimology *Advanced Psychopharmacology ∙ Liability and ethics ∙ Neuropharmacology ∙ mood disorders in children ∙ EATING & OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS ∙ schizophrenia ∙ substance abuse dual diagnosis ∙ bipolar disorder ∙ psychotic depression and ect ∙ anxiety and panic disorders ∙ medication management issues ∙ major depression ∙ geriatric and medially ill patients *Update in Nursing ∙ essentials of Pharmacology ∙ Update in Geriatric Nursing ∙ Update in Cardiology nursing ∙ Update in oNCOLOGY AND hiv/aids ∙ Update in NEUROLOGY ∙ Update in DIABETES, gi AND ENDOCRINE *nclex review course ∙ ADULT HEALTH: mEDICAL SURGICAL REVIEW ∙ UPDATE IN MATERNAL HEALTH ∙ UPDATE IN PEDIATRIC HEALTH 15 22nd Annual Northeast Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference May 6-8, 2015 Marriott Boston - Newton, MA The Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association, and Boston College invite you to join us at the annual collaborative Northeast Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference. This year’s conference provides a great forum for education and collegial networking. Nurse practitioners and other primarycare providers expand their clinical knowledge and skills by updating their understanding of clinical issues through participation in a variety of seminars and skill-building workshops. For conference information and brochure: Email: npconf@bc.edu Visit: bc.edu/npconference Pinnacle Lecture Series The Pinnacle Lecture Series, held twice a year in fall and spring, brings recognized nursing leaders to Boston College to address issues at the forefront of health care today. Learn more and rsvp at www.bc.edu/pinnacle Maureen E. Gormley ’85, RN, MPH, MA Chief Operating Officer National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Monday, November 10, 2014 5:00 p.m. Yawkey Center, Murray Room test prep Thinking about graduate school? To raise your confidence and test scores, outside preparation is essential. Test prep courses are designed to help you achieve long-term career goals. Our program offers courses for the following exams: NCLEXLSAT National Council Licensure Exam Law School Admission Test GREGMAT Graduate Record Exam Graduate Management Admission Test MCATSEE WEBSITE FOR DATES Medical College Admission Test www.bc.edu/testprep FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US E-MAIL testprep@bc.edu PHONE 617-552-4256 www.bc.edu/testprep 17 Accreditation Five Easy Ways To Register Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, Inc., an approver accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. web www.bc.edu/ce E-mail sonce@bc.edu phone617–552–4256 (Credit card necessary) mail Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 fax617–552–3411 Registration Parking Register for a course at least four weeks prior to the scheduled start date and qualify for an early bird registration fee. Reasonably priced parking is available in parking garages on campus. www.bc.edu/parking By registering for any of these activities, you assume responsibility for all related tuition, registration fees, lab fees and book fees. You also agree to our cancellation and refund policies. 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